“In all sectors of society there should be roughly equal prospects of culture and achievement for everyone similarly motivated and endowed. The expectations of those with the same abilities and aspirations should not be affected by their social class.”
This book delves into the fundamental concepts of justice, examining how fairness and equity can be achieved in various aspects of social life. It is a comprehensive treatise that has significantly influenced the field of political philosophy. more
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
“Justice is happiness according to virtue.”
“An intuitionist conception of justice is, one might say, but half a conception.”
“We may suppose that everyone has in himself the whole form of a moral conception.”
“Intuitionism is not constructive, perfectionism is unacceptable.”
“If A were not allowed his better position, B would be even worse off than he is.”