John Rawls

• Marxist counter to Rawls' views on human nature:

  1. Argue that Rawls' focus on distributive justice fails to address the structural inequalities inherent in capitalism
• Libertarian counterpoint to Rawls' views on human nature:

  1. Critique Rawls' principles for being overly prescriptive about how society should be structured, undermining individual freedom
• anarchist counter to Rawls' views on human nature:

  1. suggest that Rawls' ideas do not go far enough in dismantling hierarchical structures that limit true freedom.
• New Right counter to Rawls' views on society:

  1. May critique Rawls for promoting a level of equality that undermines individual success and responsibility
• anarchist counter on Rawls' views on the state:

  1. Argue that any form of state is inherently oppressive and should be abolished.
• republicanism counter to Rawls' views on the state:

  1. Emphasizes civic virtue and participation, arguing Rawls' model is too focused on individual rights at the expense of communal responsibilities
• New Right counter to Rawls' views on the state:

  1. May argue that a robust state undermines individual freedoms and should be minimised.
• Neo-liberal counter to Rawls' views on the economy:

  1. argue that free markets are the best path to prosperity for all, rejecting Rawls’ regulated approach
• marxist counter to Rawls' views on the economy:

  1. Critique the notion of permissible inequalities, arguing for the abolition of class distinctions entirely.
• socialist counter to Rawls' views on the economy:

  1. Would argue that economic systems should be completely decentralised and communal
• individualistic anarchist counter to Rawls' views on property:

  1. argue that property rights should prioritise individual autonomy without consideration for collective obligation
• New Right counter to Rawls' views on property:

  1. property rights undermine personal responsibility and the value of self-reliance
• marxist counter to Rawls' views on property:

  1. Argue that property should be viewed through the lens of class struggle, not individual merit.
• classic liberal counter to Rawls' views on freedom:

  1. argue that Rawls' approach emphasises too much on societal structure and not enough on individual liberty.
• Libertarian counter to Rawls' views on freedom:

  1. Critique Rawls for advocating state interventions that infringe upon personal freedoms
• anarchist criticism of Rawls' views on freedom:

  1. Argue that freedom cannot be achieved in a structured society that imposes rules and regulation
• what is Rawls' famous work?


  theory of justice