John rawls

• John Rawls (1921-2002)
• 1.Theory of Justice 

  2.Veil of ignorance

   “it may be expedient, but it is not just that some should have less in order that others should prosper”
• human nature- Mankind is selfish yet empathetic, valuing both individual liberty and the plight of those around them. Foundational equality meant that individuals required both equality under the law and social and economic equality.
• society/ state- The society most individuals would choose would be the one where the condition of the poorest improved. Rawls constructed the original position (the current society which requires individuals to create a better society) and the veil of ignorance (individuals are not aware of any other factors) and are all rational, free and morally equal beings
• economy- Free market capitalism should be tempered by the state’s obligation to advance its poorest citizens. An enabling state, a redistribution of wealth is needed to improve the lives of the poor. Higher-income - leads to a higher % of income paid in tax. This means that some individuals who have higher incomes would sacrifice more of their earnings to the state