John Rawls

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    • 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