Sophie de Grouchy on the Problem of Economic Inequality

• Published in: The Southern journal of philosophy Vol. 61; no. 1; pp. 112 - 132
• Main Author: Lustila, Getty L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Memphis Southern Journal of Philosophy 01.03.2023
• Subjects: Condorcet, Marie-Louise-Sophie de Grouchy, Marquise de (1764-1822); Economics; Education; Equality; Income inequality; Morality; Property

In this article, I consider Grouchy's critique of economic inequality and her proposed solution to what she perceives as this grave social ill. On her view, economic inequality chips away at the bonds of accountability in society and prevents people from seeing one another as moral equals. As a...