50 pages 1 hour read

John Rawls

Justice as Fairness: A Restatement

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001

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Justice as Fairness by John Rawls garners significant praise for its comprehensive and accessible articulation of Rawls's influential philosophy. Critics laud its clarity and structured approach, making complex ideas understandable. Some find it overly theoretical and occasionally dense, but it remains highly regarded for thoughtful insights into political theory.

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Who Should Read Justice as Fairness?

A reader who would enjoy Justice as Fairness by John Rawls is likely interested in political philosophy, ethics, and social theory. They may appreciate the thorough argumentation and theoretical depth similar to works like A Theory of Justice by Rawls himself or Robert Nozick's Anarchy, State, and Utopia.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Philosophy
Politics / Government
Themes
Society: Economics