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Marxist
counter to
Rawls'
views on human nature:
Argue that Rawls' focus on
distributive justice
fails to address the structural inequalities inherent in capitalism
Libertarian counterpoint to Rawls' views on human nature:
Critique Rawls' principles for being overly prescriptive about how society should be structured, undermining individual freedom
anarchist
counter to
Rawls'
views
on
human nature
:
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:
May critique Rawls for promoting a level of
equality
that undermines
individual success
and responsibility
anarchist
counter on
Rawls'
views on the
state
:
Argue that any form of state is inherently
oppressive
and should be abolished.
republicanism
counter to
Rawls'
views on the state:
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
:
May argue that a robust state undermines
individual freedoms
and should be minimised.
Neo-liberal
counter to
Rawls'
views on the economy:
argue that free markets are the best path to prosperity for all, rejecting Rawls’ regulated approach
marxist
counter to
Rawls'
views on the economy:
Critique the
notion
of permissible
inequalities
, arguing for the abolition of
class distinctions
entirely.
socialist counter to
Rawls' views
on the economy:
Would argue that economic systems should be completely
decentralised
and communal
individualistic
anarchist
counter to
Rawls'
views on property:
argue that property rights should prioritise individual
autonomy
without consideration for
collective
obligation
New Right counter to
Rawls'
views
on property:
property rights
undermine personal responsibility and the value of self-reliance
marxist
counter to
Rawls'
views on
property
:
Argue that property should be viewed through the lens of
class struggle
, not individual merit.
classic liberal counter to
Rawls'
views on freedom:
argue that Rawls' approach emphasises too much on societal structure and not enough on
individual
liberty
.
Libertarian
counter to
Rawls'
views on freedom:
Critique Rawls for advocating
state interventions
that infringe upon
personal freedoms
anarchist
criticism of
Rawls'
views
on freedom:
Argue that freedom cannot be achieved in a
structured
society that imposes rules and
regulation
what is
Rawls'
famous work?
theory of justice
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