Liberal Egalitarianism and the Harm Principle

What is it about?

The paper shows the counterintuitive and unexpected implications of classical liberal views. A liberal principle of noninterference, together with some standard properties of democratic procedures, implies an egalitarian allocation of welfare.

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Why is it important?

It is important as it dispels widely shared assumptions on the inconsistency of liberal/libertarian views and an egalitarian outlook. A liberal view of noninterference and respect for personal autonomy and liberty leads straight to welfare egalitarianism and may provide philosophical and theoretical support to redistributive policies.