Philosophy 355
Study questions: Walzer, Chpt. 3 of Spheres of Justice
1. In Chpt. 3 Walzer sets out his account of "needs." What
are the main features of this account?
Once needs are determined, how does
Walzer think they must be distributed? (Why?)
2. In what way does Walzer's view challenge "liberal" views, such
as those of Rawls or Nozick?
How might Nozick or Rawls' respond to
these challenges? To what extent could they offer
adequate reponses?