The Unnatural Lottery: Character and Moral Luck

Examines how luck enters into moral character and considers how some of those who are oppressed can develop responsibility. The author takes as her paradigms the luck of middle and lower classes of women who face violence and exploitation, of lesbians who face continuing pressure to hide or self-destruct, and of adult survivors of child abuse.

Preface 1. Lifting Veils of Ignorance 2. Responsibility and Moral Luck 3. Women's Voices and Female Character 4. Caring, Justice, and Evils 5. Rape Terrorism 6. Gratitude and Obligation 7. What Lesbians Do 8. Race Consciousness Notes Index