Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
7. Analyse John Rawls’s concept of social justice in the Indian context. (250 words)
Reference: Ethics by Lexicon publications
Why this question:
The question has been asked in 2016 Civil services examination conducted by UPSC.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must analyse in detail the concept of social Justice as propounded by John Rawls.
Directive:
Analyze – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly explain in what way the theory attempts to solve the problem of distributive justice.
Body:
Start by highlighting the basic premise of the theory. Explain the fact that Rawls derives two principles of Justice: the liberty principle and the difference principle. Elucidate upon the concept in detail. Highlight the application of the theory using suitable illustrations to enhance the quality of your answer.
Conclusion:
Conclude by reasserting the significance of the theory and its usability even in today’s time.
