[inheritance] serves no purpose in a society based on improving the lives of the entire population I would say that society is served well by the ability of wi

[inheritance] serves no purpose in a society based on improving the lives of the entire population I would say that society is served well by the ability of widows to inherit and not be left destitute. Similarly for minor children. If you're talking specifically about inheritance by adult children, I agree the arguments in favour are weaker.