Comparing Visions of Justice
Rawls' Idealism vs. Sen's Pragmatism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22200778 |
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| Authors | C Anupa Tirkey (0009-0007-8963-5166, Girls Incorporated, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 225-228 |
| Publication date | 2023-11-30 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Integrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2583-1712 • E-ISSN: 2583-1712 |
| Publisher | Stallion Publication (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.55544/ijrah.3.6.28 |
| OpenAlex | W4405527264 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 5 |
John Rawls and Amartya Sen are two of the most influential figures in contemporary political philosophy, offering distinct and often contrasting approaches to justice. Rawls' A Theory of Justice lays the foundation for "justice as fairness," emphasizing principles designed under a "veil of ignorance" to ensure impartiality in institutional arrangements. Sen’s The Idea of Justice, on the other hand, critiques Rawls’ idealism and advocates for a practical, outcome-oriented approach centered on comparative justice and the capabilities of individuals. This paper explores the philosophical debate between Rawls and Sen, analyzing their shared goals, points of divergence, and implications for addressing contemporary global challenges, such as economic inequality, climate change, and democratic governance
Democracy · Economic Justice · Environmental ethics · Epistemology · Idealism · Impartiality · Original position · Philosophy of medicine · Political philosophy · Political science · Politics · Pragmatism · Primary goods · Sociology · Veil of ignorance · Vision · Income, Poverty, and Inequality · Law · Philosophy · Political Philosophy and Ethics · Religion and Society Interactions
| Highly cited | No |
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