John Rawls, Principle of Liberty

Abstract: An 8 page research paper that examines John Rawls' principle of liberty, which states that each individual should have a right to the "greatest equal liberty compatible with a like liberty for all" (Honderich, et al, 1995, p. 745). This principle is part of the liberal philosophy that Rawls outlined in his book A Theory of Justice (1971). The writer argues that the paradigm for formulating public policy that Rawls presents in his landmark text is generally referred to as his "justice as fairness" model. This theory of justice is a complex, yet well-defined, framework that suggests principles by which a state can formulate public policy so as to make a positive impact in regards to redistributive justice. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Catagory: Philosophy Of Religion, God'S Existence & Freewill

Subcatagory: Philosophy

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