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    LESSON 4

    J O H N R A W L S ’ T H E O RY O F J U S T I C E
    LESSON OBJECTIVES
    At the end of the lesson, the learners will be
    able to:

    1. Discuss John Rawls’ Theory of Justice


    2. Analyze cases using John Rawls’ Theory of
    Justice
    WHO IS HE?
    • February 21, 1921- November 24, 2002
    • An American ethical and political philosopher
    • Famous of defending egalitarian liberalism.
    • A Theory of Justice (1971)
    • Regarded as the most important political
    philosopher of the 20th century

    John Rawls
    Reference: Encyclopedia Britannica
    T H E O RY O F J U S T I C E
    WHAT IS RAWLS’
    THEORY OF JUSTICE?
    • “Justice as fairness”
    • Rawls claims that justice should not be based on the
    utilitarian principle: happiness on the greatest numbers
    (majority).
    • “What about the minority?” Rawls finds the utilitarian
    principle unfair.
    • Utilitarianism does not fully address the interest,
    welfare, and the rights of the minority

    Reference: Encyclopedia Britannica


    WHAT DOES “JUSTICE AS FAIRNESS”
    MEAN?
    Justice revolves around two (2) principles:

    First Principle Second Principle

    “Social and economic inequalities are


    to be arranged so that they are both
    “Each person is to have an equal
    (a) to the greatest benefit of the least
    right to the most extensive basic
    advantaged and (b) attached to
    liberty compatible with a similar
    offices and positions open to all
    liberty for others”
    under conditions of fair equality of
    opportunity”

    Reference: Encyclopedia Britannica


    FIRST PRINCIPLE
    “Each person is to have an equal right
    to the most extensive basic liberty
    compatible with a similar liberty for
    others”

    • Justice and fairness will only be recognized only if people look beyond their differences and
    into their similarities: that we all have rights and freedom, and that it must acknowledged,
    honored, and respected.
    • By recognizing our individual rights and freedom, we can live a sincere ethical and moral life.
    • Likewise, it is immoral and unjust to violate and disrespect a person’s freedom and rights.

    “World peace and social order can only be achieved if all human beings are
    given equal rights and liberties and these rights and liberties are always
    recognized, respected, and honored.”

    Reference: Encyclopedia Britannica


    SECOND PRINCIPLE (A)
    “Social and economic inequalities are
    to be arranged so that they are both
    (a) to the greatest benefit of the least
    advantaged”

    Justice and fairness should be given more to those who have less (equity). By observing equity,
    one becomes just, fair, moral or ethical.

    In the picture, the one with less


    height is given more crates or
    wooden boxes to have the same
    opportunity as the others.

    defining equity and equality « Peter Levine peterlevine.ws


    Reference: Encyclopedia Britannica
    SECOND PRINCIPLE (B)
    “Social and economic inequalities are to be
    arranged so that they are both (b) attached
    to offices and positions open to all under
    conditions of fair equality of opportunity”

    Justice and fairness should provide equal opportunity for all (no discrimination) to avail office,
    services, position, goods, ranks, jobs, and many more!

    Equal Employment Opportunity ... acquirebpo.com Gender Equality Vector. Man, Woman ... dreamstime.com Race Equality Vector Standing On Scales
    ...istockphoto.com

    Reference: Encyclopedia Britannica

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