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John Rawls
(1921 - 2002)
American philosopher and academic
American philosopher and academic
American philosopher famous for developing the theory of justice as fairness.
John Rawls was a Harvard professor whose 1971 work, "A Theory of Justice," reshaped political philosophy. He introduced the concepts of the original position and the veil of ignorance to explore fairness in society. Rawls argued that a just society is one where inequalities benefit the least advantaged. His later works, including "Political Liberalism" and "The Law of Peoples," expanded his ideas to broader social contexts. His theories continue to influence contemporary debates on ethics, law, and public policy. Rawls passed away in 2002, leaving a profound legacy in moral and political theory.
John Rawls