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Schemmel's core argument for an expressionist version of relational egalitarianism fails to justify his favored theory of justice. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONTRADICTORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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Examine Schemmel’s argument for expressionist relational egalitarianism and identify its deficiencies.

July 26, 2026Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy

Expressionist relational egalitarianism: Schemmel’s core argument

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Examine Schemmel’s argument for expressionist relational egalitarianism and identify its deficiencies.
Analyzed cases presented by Schemmel that co-vary in expression and degree of injustice.
Developed four distinct critiques of Schemmel's core argument.
Assessed the justification of Schemmel’s theory of justice based on the critiques.
Identified inconsistencies in the relationship between expression and injustice.
Argued that Schemmel’s argument does not adequately support his theory of justice.
Concluded that the criticisms significantly undermine the viability of Schemmel’s position.

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Critique identifies weaknesses in Schemmel's argument for expressionist relational egalitarianism, challenging its justification.

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Kasper Lippert‐Rasmussen (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a49fd3aea3239cd771d1 https://doi.org/10.1080/13698230.2026.2707007

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Expressionist relational egalitarianism: Schemmel’s core argument

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Expressionist relational egalitarianism: Schemmel’s core argument

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