John Rawls
Theory of justice
Sayings by John Rawls
The concept of justice is distinct from the concept of good.
A just society aims to secure the primary goods for all its citizens.
The principles of justice are meant to reconcile liberty and equality.
The idea of a well-ordered society is an ideal, but a useful one.
Justice as fairness provides a framework for public practical reasoning.
The principles of justice are not derived from a comprehensive moral doctrine.
The idea of an overlapping consensus is central to political liberalism.
The basic liberties are inalienable and cannot be traded off for other goods.
The principles of justice are designed for a society of free and equal citizens.
The original position models fair conditions for agreement.