What principle of justice does V. call “socialist” view?
(639) Work burdens should be distributed according to people’s abilities, benefits according to their needs. Where is this already applied in our (non-socialist) society? The members of a team will distribute work burdens according to team-members’ abilities. Charitable organizations will distribute benefits according to needs. Managers will often try to accomodate workers (especially those with seniority) who have special needs and reassign them if some of their abilities have been impaired. Most people, although not libertarians, feel that government should distribute some of the funds that it controls in order to meet the needs of those whose needs are greatest. Why might this view also reasonably be called “familial justice”? Able family members often willingly work to support and help the family, and family members who are in need are supported out of the family resources supplied by the more able-bodied. What are some objections to the universal application of this principle? (64
