A Theory of Justice ([1971] 1999) - Harvard University
Announcement: Discussion of exam next time I. An overview of John Rawls, A Theory of Justice
([1971] 1999) II. A Theory of Justice III. Applications to democracy of Rawls's "original
position" analysis IV. Recap V. Themes of the course (for website) VI. What to look for in Foucault
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I. An overview of John Rawls, A Theory of Justice ([1971] 1999)
Free. Equal. Rational.
Self-interested. No envy. High uncertainty, Bottom unacceptable.
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Subjunctive:
"If I were not to know what talents I had or into what station I would be born, what would I agree to?"
The concept of the hypothetical original position is a starting point for the discussion of justice in actual society. There is no discussion, deliberation, or negotiation in the original position because there are no real people in the original position.
Think always: "What would I agree to if I thought I might end up at the bottom?"
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II. John Rawls, A Theory of Justice (1971)
*In the language of philosophy:
the "good "
the "right"
"consequential" "deontological"
Bentham/Mill Kant/Rawls
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goal of willing cooperation
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