Ethics - John Rawls' Theory of Justice

John Rawls' theory of justice attempts to explain why social inequalities are unjust and what a just society really is. Developed in his book A Theory of Justice (1971), it begins with the fundamental principle that every individual is inviolable. Later on, two basic principles of justice are introduced; namely, the equal liberty principle and the difference principle. According to Rawls, these principles express what he calls “justice as fairness.” To apply his theory of justice, Rawls appropriates the concepts of the original position and of the veil of ignorance. Video Chapters 0:20 Every Individual is Inviolable 1:57 The Equal Liberty Principle 2:19 The Difference Principle 2:57 The Original Position 3:07 The Veil of Ignorance 4:24 Summary — Ethics playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDeRF0yrSvCHmux0lr9sSTDv4kEMHsFYH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090812957708 Support us on Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/languageanw #johnrawls #theoryofjustice #ethics #politicalphilosophy #philosophy