John Rawls Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Rawls.

John Rawls (1921-2002) was an American political philosopher renowned for his influential work in the field of ethics and justice. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Rawls studied at Princeton University and Harvard, where he eventually became a professor. He is best known for his book "A Theory of Justice," in which he presented the idea of justice as fairness, advocating for principles that would guarantee equal rights and opportunities for all members of society. Rawls' work significantly shaped modern political philosophy, and he remains one of the most prominent figures in the field.

Certainly it is wrong to be cruel to animals and the destruc

Certainly it is wrong to be cruel to animals and the destruction of a whole species can be a great evil. The capacity for feelings of pleasure and pain and for the form of life of which animals are capable clearly impose duties of compassion and humanity in their case.

John Rawls

Life Pain Wrongs

In constant pursuit of money to finance campaigns, the polit

In constant pursuit of money to finance campaigns, the political system is simply unable to function. Its deliberative powers are paralyzed.

John Rawls

Finance