John Rawls
Political philosopher (1921 to 2002) whose A Theory of Justice (1971) argued for justice as fairness: principles chosen behind a veil of ignorance, with inequalities allowed only where they benefit the least advantaged.
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Political philosopher (1921 to 2002) whose A Theory of Justice (1971) argued for justice as fairness: principles chosen behind a veil of ignorance, with inequalities allowed only where they benefit the least advantaged.
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