“Many of our most serious conflicts are conflicts within ourselves. Those who suppose their judgements are always consistent are unreflective or dogmatic.”
Quote by John Rawls
Work
Justice as Fairness: A Restatement
This book offers a refined and updated version of John Rawls's influential theory of justice as fairness, originally developed in his earlier work 'A Theory of Justice.' In this restatement, Rawls responds to criticisms and clarifies his arguments, focusing on the idea that a just society is one that all free and equal citizens would agree to under fair conditions. He outlines two key principles: one guaranteeing equal basic liberties, and another addressing social and economic inequalities, which must be arranged to benefit the least advantaged and be attached to positions open to all. The work emphasizes the importance of public reason and the overlapping consensus in a pluralistic society, aiming to provide a stable and just political framework for democratic institutions. more
Author
John Rawls
John Rawls (February 21, 1921 - November 24, 2002) was an influential American philosopher, known for his contributions to political philosophy, particularly his theories on justice, freedom, and equality. His work, 'A Theory of Justice,' is considered a classic in the field of political philosophy and has had a profound impact on the late 20th-century discourse on these issues. more
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