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Torts, Egalitarianism and Distributive Justice

This book argues for the incorporation of an egalitarian sensitivity into tort law, and more generally, into private law. None of the four main arguments pitched against private law egalitarianism - illegitimacy, randomness, excessive cost and ineffectiveness - can justify a conclusion that tort law has no role in promoting equality. After illuminating the existing regressive nature of tort law and offering an applicatory framework for incorporating egalitarian sensitivity into tort doctrine, the book examines in greater detail three aspects of the tort of negligence: means sensitive standard of care, maternal prenatal duty and the use of negligence to combat discrimination. The book further highlights some required changes to the principle of full compensation in order to make damages more egalitarian.