Nozick Rejects the Notion of Distribution of Society's Benefits Based

question 5

True/False

Nozick rejects the notion of distribution of society's benefits based on equality or desert. He maintains that if we rightfully possess any goods (i.e., we obtained them legitimately), then we own them; they are not ours because we are entitled to equal shares of them or because we deserve them.
-Nozick says that almost every suggested principle of distribution is patterned.

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Definitions:

Social Stratification

The division of society into levels, classes, or groups based on socioeconomic status, power, ethnicity, or other factors.

Social Altruism

The selfless concern for the welfare of others, often leading to actions that benefit someone else at one's own expense.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Virtual Teams

Virtual teams consist of individuals who work together from different geographic locations and rely on electronic communication for collaboration.