Abolition of discrimination on the basis of ability

Abstract

In order to abolish discrimination on the basis of status, race, and sex, the principle of discrimination on the basis of ability has historically played an important role. But nowadays, this principle is problematical. Accordingly new angles on ability must be conceived to assure the dignity of the weak person, who has abiliy deficiencies in some spheres.
Depending on these new angles which are coming fashion in liberal philosophy, we can propose the concept of communal-oriented abiliy. Viewed at this concept, I think, we will be able to abolish discrimination on the basis of ability, and yet to distinguish individuals' abilities so that adequate treatments correspondent to them may be accomplished.