Philosophize This! Episode #137 ... John Rawls - A Theory of Justice
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Dec 30, 2019 Dive into John Rawls's revolutionary ideas on justice and democracy. The discussion reveals his hopeful approach to improving societies through fairness. Explore the intriguing concept of the 'original position,' where justice prioritizes the least advantaged. The podcast also contrasts effort-based inequalities with those arising from unfair advantages, challenging listeners to rethink what it means to create a just society. Plus, there's a fun giveaway announcement! It's a thought-provoking journey into the heart of fairness.
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Philosophical Progress
- Great philosophers question the fundamental assumptions of their time.
- This questioning leads to new understandings and reveals limitations in old ways of thinking.
Rawls's Challenge
- John Rawls questioned the assumption that humans can flourish in liberal democracies.
- He cited the history of such societies descending into chaos.
Human Nature and Politics
- Rawls questioned if human nature makes us incapable of existing in liberal democracies long-term.
- He wondered if we're destined for chaos when important issues arise.
