The asymmetry objection to political liberalism: evaluation of a defence

E-Logos Electronic Journal for Philosophy 25 (1):26-32 (2018)
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This paper evaluates Jonathan Quong’s attempt to defend a version of political liberalism from the asymmetry objection. I object that Quong’s defence relies on a premise that has not been adequately supported and does not look as if it can be given adequate support.

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10.18267/j.e-logos.452

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Terence Rajivan Edward
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