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From a political perspective this theory can seen as a way of resolving a major political schism of our time, one which separates the libertarian right from the egalitarian left. It reconciles the idea of both individual freedom and a fair distribution of wealth. It insists on supporting both the Kantian foundation of the right of individual as well as the utilitarian insistence on means-end calculations. See also the wiki pages on [[Social Contract]] as well as the [[Utility Function]]. | From a political perspective this theory can seen as a way of resolving a major political schism of our time, one which separates the libertarian right from the egalitarian left. It reconciles the idea of both individual freedom and a fair distribution of wealth. It insists on supporting both the Kantian foundation of the right of individual as well as the utilitarian insistence on means-end calculations. See also the wiki pages on [[Social Contract]] as well as the [[Utility Function]]. | ||
===The Veil of Ignorance=== | ===The Veil of Ignorance=== | ||
| + | Rawls posits that under a Veil of Ignorance the rational choice would be his principle versus a [[Utility Function]] of any other principle. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
[[Category: Philosophy]] | [[Category: Philosophy]] | ||
Revision as of 22:10, 18 December 2024
Full Title or Meme
Social Justice needs to be more than some abstract philosophy, it must inform all laws, regulations and standards of behavior in both the real and the digital worlds.
Context
The primary context for this paper is John Rawls' Theory of Social Justice.[1]
Solutions
From a political perspective this theory can seen as a way of resolving a major political schism of our time, one which separates the libertarian right from the egalitarian left. It reconciles the idea of both individual freedom and a fair distribution of wealth. It insists on supporting both the Kantian foundation of the right of individual as well as the utilitarian insistence on means-end calculations. See also the wiki pages on Social Contract as well as the Utility Function.
The Veil of Ignorance
Rawls posits that under a Veil of Ignorance the rational choice would be his principle versus a Utility Function of any other principle.
References
- ↑ H. G. Blocker, E. H. Smith (eds) John Rawls' Theory of Social Justice 1980 Ohio UP ISBN 0821404458
