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1542Assessing Ideal Theories: Lessons from the Theory of Second BestPolitics, Philosophy and Economics 15 (2): 132-149. 2016.Numerous philosophers allege that the "general theory of second best" (Lipsey and Lancaster, 1956) poses a challenge to the Target View, which asserts that real world reform efforts should aim to establish arrangements that satisfy the constitutive features of ideal just states of affairs. I demonstrate two claims that are relevant in this context. First, I show that the theory of second best fails to present a compelling challenge to the Target View in general. But, second, the theory of second…Read more
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University of California, San DiegoDepartment of Political Science
Department of PhilosophyAssociate Professor
San Diego, California, United States of America
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