How do we choose which life to save? Equality of access or a fair go?

This paper examines the ethics of distributing limited resources when demand exceeds supply. I examine two ethical theories, egalitarianism and utilitarianism, applied to an example of allocating hearts to children who have cardiac failure. I examine the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches....

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Main Author: Savulescu, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002