A Theory of Justice

Name: A Theory of Justice
Author: John Rawls

by John Rawls

Foundational theory of justice based on fairness and the social contract

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John Rawls

America's most important political philosopher of the 20th century, Rawls argued for principles of justice derived from a hypothetical 'veil of ignorance' behind which rational agents choose social arrangements. A Theory of Justice revived normative political philosophy after decades of positivist neglect. He remains the touchstone of liberal political theory.

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