John Rawls

Question 1

Two traditions in politcal philosophy

Answer 1

Continetal tradition: Profound, relective, and thick (Arends)

Analytical: Sharp, arhumentative and thin (Rawls)

Question 2

What are Rawls three layers of thought?

Answer 2

1. Democratic politics (constitution, capitalism)
2. Liberalism (Mill)
3. Social contract theory (Locke, Kant!)

Question 3

Discontent off?

Answer 3

• Utilitarinaism: To much sacrifice
• Perfectionism (ancient christians): to much paternalize

Question 4

Orginal position of constructivists?

Answer 4

1. Veil of ignorance (social position, moral views)
2. Apply Maxim principle
3. 1 and 2 are utally disintrested, not alturistic nor envious.

Question 5

Two principles of justice

Answer 5

1. Equal basic liberties for all, These are compsed of primary goods:

1A. Natural primary goods: Reason, health
1B. Social primary goods: Civil/political rights, citzenship.

2. Social and economic inequalities are to satisfy two conditions:

2A. Fair equality of opportunity
2B: To benefit the leasy advantages members: the difference principle

Question 6

What are liberties and rights acording to Rawls?

Answer 6

The freedom of thought, speecs, asscociation, etc.