John Rawls — "Once we understand the principles of justice, we can then apply them to the real…"
Once we understand the principles of justice, we can then apply them to the real world, and see what kind of society they would lead to.
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Paraphrased from various sections of 'A Theory of Justice', representing his methodological approach.
Date: 1971
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