A Theory of Justice
John RawlsThe most influential work of Anglo-American political philosophy of the twentieth century.
Why It's Lindy
The most influential work of Anglo-American political philosophy of the twentieth century. Rawls reset the terms of debate about fairness, equality, and institutions, and nearly every serious argument about justice since has had to position itself in relation to him.
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Rawls's landmark work in political philosophy, arguing that just institutions are those that free and equal people would choose from behind a veil of ignorance.
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Why should I read A Theory of Justice?
The most influential work of Anglo-American political philosophy of the twentieth century. Rawls reset the terms of debate about fairness, equality, and institutions, and nearly every serious argument about justice since has had to position itself in relation to him.
What is A Theory of Justice about?
Rawls's landmark work in political philosophy, arguing that just institutions are those that free and equal people would choose from behind a veil of ignorance.
