John Rawls

• what is human nature

  humans are rational and reasonable human beings
• What is their society

  Common belief is the proper way in which disagreements can be debated
• What is the role of the state

  Democratic government

  Night watchmen state

  Minimal intervention
• How should the economy be organised

  Welfare spending and high taxation have brought economic decline

  Free markets, free trade and globalisation has brought economic progress
• what is private property

  Private property is essential to political freedom