In today's world, things are getting more complicated.
So, how do we make
sure everyone gets treated fairly? Well, John Rawls had an idea called "Justice as
Fairness," which I think is really important nowadays compared to other ethical
theories we've talked about. This theory says we should imagine making rules for
society without knowing who we are, so we'll make rules that are fair for everyone,
not just for some people. It's like thinking about fairness from a fresh perspective,
without letting our own biases get in the way. This way, we can create a fairer world
where everyone has a chance to succeed, no matter where they come from or what
they believe.
Rawls' theory is useful today because it promotes the idea of equal
opportunities. This means that everyone should have a fair chance to do well in life.
His theory suggests that we should make rules that give everyone the same chance
to succeed, no matter where we come from or what our situation is. This way,
everyone has a fair shot at reaching our goals, dreams and aspirations. Imagine if
you and your friend both wanted to play a game, but the rules were only fair for your
friend. That wouldn't be right, would it? Well, Rawls says we should make rules that
give everyone the same chance to win the game of life, no matter where we start
from or what challenges we face. For example, think about school. If everyone had
the same chance to get a good education, regardless of how much money their
family has, wouldn't that be fairer? Rawls' idea is like that – it's about making sure
everyone has a fair shot at reaching their dreams, no matter what.
Many places have a big difference between people with lots of money and
those with less. Rawls' idea says it's okay to have some differences, like in wealth or
power, if they help everyone, especially those who have less by actively working
towards reducing inequalities and ensuring that everyone was given an equal
opportunity to grow as an individual and as a society at large . He says it's okay to
have differences as long as they benefit everyone, especially those who need it
most. This is super important today because we're trying to make things more equal,
and Rawls' idea could really help us do that by making sure everyone gets a fair
chance to grow and succeed. A simple example for this is that if your friend had a lot
of toys, but they shared them with you and others who didn't have as much. This
attribute is important today when we want to make things more equal.
The diversity of our society nowadays, filled with people from different
cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. Rawls' theory encourages fairness that respects
diversity and ensures rules benefit everyone, no matter where they're from, there
age, sex, social status, races and what religion they belong to. Rawls, he had this
idea about fairness that fits right in with all this diversity. He said we should make
rules that work for everyone, no matter where they come from or what they believe.If
everyone gets to play by the same rules, it's fair, right? Well, Rawls says life should
be like that too. It doesn't matter if you're young or old, male or female, rich or poor,
or what religion you believe in – everyone should get a fair shot at success. That's
what makes his idea so awesome – it's all about making sure everyone's treated
right, no matter who they are.
Rawls' theory focuses on ensuring that everyone receives what they require
for a good life where access to the basic human needs are attainable. In today's
world, where issues such as poverty, discrimination, and access to healthcare are
significant, Rawls' concepts are increasingly pertinent. Rawls' theory is all about
making sure everyone gets what they need to live a good life. You know, things like
food, shelter, and healthcare – the basics! And nowadays, those things are super
important because lots of people are struggling with things like not having enough
money, being treated unfairly, or not being able to see a doctor when they're sick.
That's why Rawls' ideas are becoming more and more relevant.
Rawl’s theory may be too idealistic but in a simple sense, it may serves as a
guide for us on how to live life. If I can describe this theory in a word or two, I can
definitely use the word “Visionary” and “Practical”. Visionary because it only view a
fairer world where everyone has equal opportunities. He dreams of a society where
rules are made tobe benefitted by everyone in different walks of life. Rawls' ideas
inspire us create a fair and just world for everyone. The theory is practical in the
sense that Rawls' theory of justice is useful because it provides subjective approach
in understanding fairness in society.
The context of the application of Rawl’s Theory is that it can guide peopl how
we make rules and decisions in today's world. If we focus on giving everyone the
equal chances, making things more equal, welcoming differences, and supporting
fairness for all, we can make society better for all of us. It's important to always
consider Rawls' beliefs on how to run things like governments specifically in policy
making giving basic services to everybody, and in our decision making in our
everyday life. Other ethical theories might not pay as much attention to fairness or
making sure everyone's treated right while Rawls’ ensures that everyone is treated
fairly,in different walks of life regardless of our age, sex, religion and social status.
Also, by continuing to think about and talk about Rawls' ideas, we can make
everyone even better and use them to solve new problems in this dynamic world.
Overall, using Rawls' theory can help make the world a fairer and nicer place to live
for everyone, the ideal world.
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PH109A
Terminal Paper on Ethics
The Influence of John Rawls’ Theory of Justice as
“Justice as Fairness” and its Importance to Modern
Time
Submitted to:
Ms. DUA AEKA URIARTE
Instructor, PHI109A
Submitted by:
JAMAICAH M. TUMAPON
AB Political Science
