Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Discrimination, Noncomplicity, and Reasons That Mask Disdain. |
| Authors: |
Altman, Scott |
| Source: |
Ethics. Oct2025, Vol. 136 Issue 1, p6-33. 28p. |
| Subjects: |
Anti-discrimination laws, Immorality, Social justice, Social conflict, Right & wrong |
| Abstract: |
Some people seek exemptions from discrimination laws to avoid complicity with acts they view as immoral. Noncomplicity is a valuable part of living with integrity—conforming actions to one's values. A fair resolution of the conflict between integrity and nondiscrimination must rely on reasons the disadvantaged party can accept. This article argues that we should reject most complicity-based exemptions from discrimination laws because of the disdain implicit in their justifications. The need to avoid complicity with someone's alleged immorality is not a reason they should accept. Accepting such reasons is self-denigrating. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
