Puzzles on Defending others from Aggression |
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Authors: | Eduardo Rivera-López |
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Institution: | 1. Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Mi?ones 2177, 1428, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Abstract: | We all agree on the justification of defending ourselves or others in some situations, but we do not often agree on why. Two
main views compete: subjectivism and objectivism. The discussion has mainly been held in normative terms. But every theory
must pass a previous test: logical consistency. It has recently been held that, at least in the case of defending others from aggression, objective theories lead, in some situations, to normative contradiction. My aim is to challenge the idea
that only objective theories have this uncomfortable feature. In fact, any plausible theory justifying the defense of others, whether
subjectively or objectively, can lead to situations of normative inconsistency. Therefore, the logical test is not the most
fitting one for choosing between different theories of private defense. |
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