A Theory Of Justice

John Rawls' 'A Theory of Justice' — the most influential work of political philosophy of the 20th century. Rawls proposes a theory of 'justice as fairness' based on the original position behind a veil of ignorance, from which rational individuals would choose two principles: the equal liberty principle and the difference principle. The book revived social contract theory and reshaped how we think about fairness, equality, and democracy. Covers reflective equilibrium, civil disobedience, the priority of liberty, fair equality of opportunity, and the stability of a just society.

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