Evaluating the Fairness of Inheritance
Consider a society where individuals are allowed to inherit unlimited wealth from their parents. From the perspective of someone who judges fairness based on the 'rules of the game' and the voluntary nature of exchanges, evaluate whether this system of inheritance is fair. Justify your position by explaining how the process itself, rather than the resulting distribution of wealth, informs your judgment.
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