(1921–2002), American philosopher. His books A Theory of Justice (1971) and Political Liberalism (1993) consider the basic institutions of a just society as those chosen by rational people under conditions which ensure impartiality.
Definition of Rawls, John in US English:
Rawls, John
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(1921–2002), US philosopher. His books A Theory of Justice (1971) and Political Liberalism (1993) consider the basic institutions of a just society as those chosen by rational people under conditions that ensure impartiality.