Abstract
Our aim in this paper is to suggest that most current theories of global justice fail to adequately recognise the importance of global public goods. Broadly speaking, this failing can be attributed at least in part to the complexity of the global context, the individualistic focus of most theories of justice, and the localised nature of the theoretical foundations of most theories of global justice. We argue – using examples (particularly that of protecting antibiotic efficacy) – that any truly effective theory of global justice must recognise the importance of global public goods. Global public goods confer significant benefits to individuals yet can only be effectively promoted and preserved through collective action and the restriction of individual choice; something which most theories of justice are structurally unequipped to sufficiently promote.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 227-243 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Journal of Global Ethics |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Bibliographical note
Special Issue, edited by Monique DeveauxKeywords
- global justice
- public goods
- well-being
- choice
- antibiotic resistance
- antibiotic efficacy
- vaccination