Begründungsmodelle des Sozialstaats

Abstract

This essay is concerned with different strategies of justifying a welfare state. I begin with a description of the formal aims of its different versions. I then vindicate the transformation of mutual civic responsibilities into state-controlled institutions. In the main part I develop three accounts that are typically brought forward in order to justify particular institutions of a welfare state. These models focus on freedom, equality, and security. In conclusion, I argue in favour of a higher-level model of justification, which integrates the valid ideas of the other models. It considers inclusion of all citizens into society to be the main goal of welfare institutions.

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