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    Applying formal equality norms to intimate association co... — Carmelics
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    Challenges→Formal universal equality of opportunity is not inherently inappropriate for assessing people's engagement in personal, private, and intimate interaction.

    Applying formal equality norms to intimate association colonizes a sphere that liberal theory, following Mill and later Rawls, designates as beyond the reach of justice's distributive logic.

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    Key Terms

    Colonizes(used metaphorically in philosophical writing)
    Here it means to take over or invade a space that previously operated under its own rules, bringing external standards into a domain where they may not belong.
    Distributive logic(used in political philosophy)
    The way of thinking about fairness that focuses on how to divide things (like rights, resources, or opportunities) among people according to some principle of justice.
    Formal equality(in ethics and law)
    The idea that everyone should be treated by the same rules or standards, without exceptions based on who they are.
    Intimate association(identified as part of what allows humans to flourish)
    Close personal relationships where people share their lives deeply with others, including romantic partnerships and family bonds.

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    Liberal theory(used in political philosophy)
    A philosophical tradition focused on individual rights, freedoms, and limits on government power—it's not about political 'liberals' but rather a broader approach to organizing society around personal liberty.
    Mill(as the subject being discussed)
    John Stuart Mill was a 19th-century British philosopher who wrote influential ideas about liberty, happiness, and what makes a good life.
    Rawls(as the philosopher whose ideas are being referenced)
    John Rawls, a 20th-century philosopher famous for developing theories about justice and fairness in society.

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