Which of the following is not included by John Rawls in his theory of justice as fairness?
The principle of maximizing aggregate utility is not part of Rawls's justice as fairness. The veil of ignorance, reflective equilibrium and the distinction between ideal and…
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Which of the following is not included by John Rawls in his theory of justice as fairness?
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The principle of maximizing aggregate utility is not part of Rawls's justice as fairness. The veil of ignorance, reflective equilibrium and the distinction between ideal and non-ideal theory all belong to his approach; aggregate welfare does not override the claims of justice.
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Gujarat SET (GSET)