John Rawls
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Theory of Justice (1971) - distributive justice
What equality believed in
Equality of Opportunity
Foundational and formal equality
Beliefs on HN
rational and empathetic
Individual liberty should be distributed equally
Can be selfish and prioritise individual freedom however thy are sympathetic to those less fortunate too
Beliefs on SoC
The principles of justice are chosen behind a veil of ignorance
A society regulated by a public sense of justice is inherently stable
Veil of Ignorance
individuals would choose a society based on equal opportunity if they did not know their own circumstances
state should be an
enabling state
What inequality does he believe in
Inequality of outcome
Role of state in the economy
The state can offset the negative effects of free-market capitalism
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