AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
EconTalk
David Schmidtz on Rawls, Nozick, and Justice
May 7, 2012
David Schmidtz, Professor at the University of Arizona, discusses the ideas of John Rawls and Robert Nozick on economic justice. They explore Rawls' concept of fairness, the role of the state in redistribution, the notion of power and corruption, and the influence of society on individual circumstances. The chapter also delves into the dark reign of King Leopold of Belgium and sets the stage for future discussions on justice and inequality.
01:15:18
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- John Rawls' theory of justice emphasizes fairness, maximum equal liberties, and prioritizing the welfare of the least advantaged.
- Robert Nozick's response challenges Rawls' theory, advocating for a historical theory based on self-ownership, limited state power, and protection of individual rights.
Deep dives
Rawls and the Theory of Justice
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the book 'A Theory of Justice' by John Rawls. Rawls presents a theory of justice that focuses on fairness and the division of resources. He argues for the principle of maximizing maximum equal liberties for all, while also acknowledging the difference principle, which allows for some inequality as long as it benefits the least advantaged. Rawls believes that a just society would prioritize the welfare of the least advantaged while still respecting individual rights and freedoms.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode