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John Rawls claims that social and natural inequalities are both unfair, a matter of brute luck, the result of what he calls a ‘natural lottery’. ... John Rawls would say no. ... Rawls claims that a ‘principal of redress’ could solve this so-called problem. ... Though Rawls makes many arguments for his case, the concept seems neither fair, conceivable, or even logical for that matter. ... What follows are arguments against John Rawls theory of economic justice.
Early on in his piece, John Rawls explains what he calls the original position. ... Rawls claims that the rational individual would chose the first set of numbers because they are all equal. ... According to Rawls definition it is, but who is to say he is right? ... As well, if the person ends up with 1, there is nothing saying, including Rawls, that they can not improve their situation. ...
In conclusion, John Rawls does raise some valid points. ... To go against Rawls, brute luck does not equal unfair.
Approximate Word count = 1129
Approximate Pages = 4.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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