Presenting the View- Jan Narveson argues that People who are financially secure should not be morally obligated to aid those who are not. According to Narveson, moral obligations are determined by Justice, which includes reparation for the injustice that we have committed towards others and refraining from interfering with the liberties of others. Since aiding the impoverished does not belong in either of those requirements, it should be considered a voluntary act of generosity, rather than an obligation.
Objection-
People should be morally obligated because by benefiting from and participating in a capitalist system, they are unintentionally contributing to the disenfranchisement of others, which is unjust under Narvesonʻs definition of …show more content…
Evaluation of the Response-
Although the consumers of clothing produced in sweatshops may not be responsible for the management of the sweatshops, they are still contributing to the operation of the sweatshop by demanding the product. Since the demand for clothing and ethical treatment of sweatshop workers are not likely to change, we should feel obligated to aid these workers and those like them who are systematically exploited and impoverished.
It does not matter if they will become accustomed to receiving aid, because they are in dire need. Similar to the situation of the sweatshop workers, many people who are starving or living in poverty are burdened with these circumstances because of our everyday practices as a capitalist society. In most situations, people become poor due to external forces that they cannot overcome on their own. Those who are able to should be obligated to aid these people in need because they have no other option to escape
Objection-
People should be morally obligated because by benefiting from and participating in a capitalist system, they are unintentionally contributing to the disenfranchisement of others, which is unjust under Narvesonʻs definition of …show more content…
Evaluation of the Response-
Although the consumers of clothing produced in sweatshops may not be responsible for the management of the sweatshops, they are still contributing to the operation of the sweatshop by demanding the product. Since the demand for clothing and ethical treatment of sweatshop workers are not likely to change, we should feel obligated to aid these workers and those like them who are systematically exploited and impoverished.
It does not matter if they will become accustomed to receiving aid, because they are in dire need. Similar to the situation of the sweatshop workers, many people who are starving or living in poverty are burdened with these circumstances because of our everyday practices as a capitalist society. In most situations, people become poor due to external forces that they cannot overcome on their own. Those who are able to should be obligated to aid these people in need because they have no other option to escape