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John Rawls | Justice as Fairness

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John Rawls | Justice as Fairness
Rawls builds his theory of justice on the social contract model of earlier philosophers. Two principles of justice addressing equal liberties of citizenship and social and economic equalities, if chosen behind a "veil of ignorance," would lead to a just society. Rawls defines and describes each principle and explains how they work together. In other words, a departure from the first could not be compensated for by an increase based on the second.
-Since the principles of justice are chosen behind a ___________, no one knows his or her own class, status, or fortune.


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Administrative Agencies

These are government bodies responsible for the oversight and administration of specific regulations and policies within their jurisdiction.

Legal Scholars

Individuals who study or have specialized knowledge in law, often contributing to the development of legal theories through research and writings.

Civil Law

The branch of law dealing with the definition and enforcement of all private or public rights, as opposed to criminal matters.

Society

Society is a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same spatial or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

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