Philosophy
Cosmopolitanism and Global Justice
Quick fact
Cosmopolitanism holds that our ultimate moral duties are to all human beings, not just our co-citizens. This is why many cosmopolitans argue that trillions of dollars are sent annually in foreign aid, yet global inequality persists—because aid is far less than what justice would require.
Why this is interesting
You were likely born into a wealthy country, but you did nothing to deserve that. Should that matter for your moral duties to the world's poorest?