Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast What Would a Fair Society Look Like? with Daniel Chandler
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Aug 20, 2024 Daniel Chandler, the research director at the London School of Economics and author of "Free and Equal: A Manifesto for a Just Society," explores the potential of John Rawls' ideas for creating a fairer society. He discusses the relevance of Rawlsian principles in addressing contemporary crises, emphasizing justice and equality through concepts like the 'veil of ignorance.' Chandler also examines universal basic income as a tool for enhancing social equity and reflects on the principles of cohesive capitalism, inviting listeners to envision a just society.
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Need for a Progressive Philosophy
- Progressives struggle to articulate a coherent alternative to neoliberalism.
- Rawls's philosophy offers a potential intellectual framework for a more just society.
Rawls's Undervalued Influence
- Rawls is considered one of the greatest political philosophers, comparable to Plato and Mill.
- Despite his stature, his ideas are not widely used in contemporary political discourse.
The Radicalism of Rawls
- Rawls's theories, though from a liberal tradition, call for a level of redistribution unseen in US politics.
- His vision aligns more with socialist ideals than current political discourse suggests.