difference principle is the concluding part of second principle of justice. It is preceded in priority by the first part which refers to fair Rawls’ equal opportunities for all to choose the most suitable person(s) to positions of power and authority. These are preceded by the first principle, A similar, but much more profound social thought which has an overarching priority and refers to equal liberties for all.¶ echoes from when in doubt, recall the face of the most vulnerable Mahatma Gandhi’s talisman: person and contemplate the implications of your actions on that person and you will find your answers. This can be applied as a test for any intervention that one plans, public policy or otherwise. Its advantage over Rawls lies in two aspects. First, one need not be under a veil to be in the original position, one can be oneself. Second, one need not be in the realm of abstract There will then be no doubt about right to food. Rae’s thought, one can be grounded in practical reality.
difference principle is the concluding part of Rawls’ second principle of justice. It is preceded in priority by the first part which refers to fair equal opportunities for all to choose the most suitable person(s) to positions of power and authority. These are preceded by the first principle, which has an overarching priority and refers to equal liberties for all.¶ A similar, but much more profound social thought echoes from Mahatma Gandhi’s talisman: when in doubt, recall the face of the most vulnerable person and contemplate the implications of your actions on that person and you will find your answers. This can be applied as a test for any intervention that one plans, public policy or otherwise. Its advantage over Rawls lies in two aspects. First, one need not be under a veil to be in the original position, one can be oneself. Second, one need not be in the realm of abstract thought, one can be grounded in practical reality. There will then be no doubt about Rae’s right to food.
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