Defending a Benefit-Based Approach to Compensation for Necessary Losses

Authors

  • Brandon Ferrick

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33043/S.8.1.39-45

Keywords:

philosophy, compensation

Abstract

This paper examines cases when compensation follows from necessary actions that cause harm. I posit that we can determine when compensation is due in instances of necessity by referring to the distribution of benefits and losses that result from the action.

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Published

2015-04-18

How to Cite

Ferrick, B. (2015). Defending a Benefit-Based Approach to Compensation for Necessary Losses. Stance: An International Undergraduate Philosophy Journal, 8(1), 39–45. https://doi.org/10.33043/S.8.1.39-45

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2015)

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