Equality, Luck, and Pragmatism

Abstract

Whether we succeed or fail in what we try to do nearly always depends to some extent on factors beyond our control. This is true of murder, altruism, revolu tion, the sacrifice of certain interests for the sake of others?almost any morally important act... there is a morally significant difference between reckless driving and manslaughter. But whether a reckless driver hits a pedestrian depends on