Topic : Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
6. In “A Theory of Justice”, John Rawls has introduced a universal system of fairness. He has advocated a system of governance that would be political, social, and economic in its effects. Explain. (250 words)
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and aptitude by Lexicon publications
Why the question:
The question is based on the principle of universal system of fairness as propounded by John Rawls.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the concept and its relevance to today’s system of governance.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In A Theory of Justice (1971), Rawls introduced a universal system of fairness and a set of procedures for achieving it. He advocated a practical, empirically verifiable system of governance that would be political, social, and economic in its effects.
Body:
Briefly give idea about theory of justice of John Rawls.
Explain in detail the universal system of fairness and its components.
Discuss how they can be applied to economic, social and political aspects of governance.
Conclusion:
Conclude that since Justice & social Justice have become very challenging to achieve in present context, John Rawls theory of Justice provides individuals, society & administrators, leaders to follow & propagate its ideals.
