CHAPTER 2: CRITICAL APPLRISAL OF RAWLS
Rawls’ concept of “Justice as Fairness.” Justice as Fairness: The Rawlsian Approach - Explained in Detail 1. Foundational Idea: Justice and Fairness • John Rawls argues that a fair society can only be achieved if justice is rooted in fairness. Justice, in Rawls’ view, is not merely about laws or rules but about creating conditions that are fundamentally fair to everyone. • Fairness is essential for justice because it involves unbiased, equitable treatment. For Rawls, focusing on fairness ensures that justice does not favor any one group or individual unduly, especially when constructing the basic framework of society. 2. Principles of Justice • Rawls proposes that “justice as fairness” encompasses specific principles designed to shape the social structure. These principles provide a foundation for a society that treats all individuals fairly and impartially, ...