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12 cards from this deck
American political philosopher; major impact on modern liberal thought
A Theory of Justice (1971)
Hypothetical scenario where people don't know their status, wealth or abilities when choosing society's rules
Hypothetical situation where people decide society's principles behind veil of ignorance
Ensure impartiality & fairness by removing personal bias & self-interest
Equal right to most extensive basic liberties (speech, religion, vote, property) compatible with others' liberties
Inequalities justified only if they benefit least advantaged & fair equality of opportunity exists
Some inequality if it improves situation of worst off
Utilitarianism (which can sacrifice minorities/disadvantaged for greater good)
Enabling state with public spending for developmental individualism
Pro-active approach to give everyone equal chance at success
Too abstract & removed from real-world; Counter: it's a philosophical tool not literal process
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