Freedom or Fairness? The Moral Clash Between Libertarianism and Egalitarianism

In this episode, host Charlotte Daly is joined by Dr. Maria-Artemis Kolliniati to explore one of the moral challenges shaping our world today: freedom versus fairness. They begin by introducing the core values of libertarianism and egalitarianism before examining how influential thinkers like Robert Nozick and John Rawls clash in their views on justice, taxation, and wealth redistribution.The conversation also turns to Ronald Dworkin’s idea of treating individuals with “equal concern and respect” and unpacks what this principle means for rights and justice in practice. Finally, they ask: Can a society truly prioritise both individual liberty and equality, or must one always come at the expense of the other?