Rawl's Theory of Justice

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it is work of political philosophy and ethics by

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John Rawls

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the author attempts to solve the problem of distributive justice by utilizing a variant of the familiar device of the social contract

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Rawls’ theory of justice

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rawls’ theory of justice is also known as

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Justice as Fairness

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founded on justice, is so sacred that not even the general welfare or society can override or supersede it

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Every individual is inviolable

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one should choose the better and less erroneous one

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An erroneous theory is tolerable in the absence of a good one

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Liberties of equal citizenship are of paramount importance in a just society

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Individual Liberties

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Restrictions of individual liberties serve as safeguards against abuses and misuses of one’s freedom against others

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Individual Liberties

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this means they don’t know their own social position, natural abilities, or personal preferences

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The Original Position

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this concept ensures that individuals choose principles based on reason and fairness, not in self-interest, leading to impartiality

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The Veil of Ignorance