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Exploring Equality of Opportunity and Human Well-Being
The chapter delves into the concept of equality of opportunity and its connection to happiness, self-respect, and societal well-being. The speakers debate whether the lack of equality of opportunity could diminish overall well-being and potentially harm society on both political and efficiency grounds. Various viewpoints on meritocracy, discrimination, and societal value are discussed, along with the need for a basic moral standard over comparative worth.