★John Rawls (1921-2002)

Cards (4)

  • Enabling state is needed to improve conditions of the poor but inequalities of outcome would remain to reflect individual differences.
  • What is Rawl’s view on human nature?
    Mankind is selfish yet empathetic, valuing both individual liberty and the plight of those around them
  • What is the Veil of Ignorance?
    To create a just society, authority figures should make decisions about society without knowing their own social position or personal characteristics. This ensures fairness and impartiality
  • Free-market capitalism should be tempered by the state’s obligation to advance its poorest citizens through progressive taxation and public spending