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Describe the difference between comparative and distributive justice.

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Consequentialism is also known as deontology.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Comparative justice- concept referring to balancing the competing interests of individuals and groups against one another with no independent standard used to make this comparison.
Distributive justice- the ethical concept of fair distribution of burdens and benefits using an independent standard.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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