Negating and Counterbalancing: A Fundamental Distinction in the Concept of a Corrective Duty |
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Authors: | Adam Slavny |
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Institution: | 1. University of Warwick, 8 Cashmore Avenue, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 3EU, UK
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Abstract: | I argue in this paper that negating and counterbalancing should be recognised as two fundamental categories of corrective action. First, I show that recognising the distinction helps to avoid confusion when asking normative questions about the justification of imposing corrective duties. Second, I argue that we have moral reasons to care about the difference between negating and counterbalancing detrimental states, and this has implications for permissible action. I then outline some ways in which the discussion helps us explain and justify specific legal remedies in private law, and I conclude by noting some exceptions to the normative priority of negating over counterbalancing. |
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