In chapters 2 and 3 of her book Justice Across Boundaries, O’Neill presents an obligation-based account of what wealthy countries, or people in wealthy countries, have to do in order to provide aid for poor people in poor or underdeveloped countries. She contrasts her account with a number of rights-based accounts of what has to be done for the poor in poor or underdeveloped countries. Briefly describe her own account, and at least two rights-based accounts. Give your own assessment of the merits of the accounts that you describe. Do you think that O’Neill is right about the superiority of her own account? Give reasons for your answer.
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