Evaluating Rightness as Fairness

Abstract

We are now in a position to evaluate Rightness as Fairness using the seven principles of theory selection defended in Chapter 1. This chapter argues that there are general reasons to believe that Rightness as Fairness has significant advantages on these principles over other moral theories. Although I will offer broad rather than detailed comparisons (given space constraints), I believe the arguments I provide in favor of Rightness as Fairness justify serious consideration of the theory in future philosophical work.