Rawls's Rejection of Perfectionism and Globalization

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What did John Rawls term his conception of political justice in 'A Theory of Justice'?

Social contract theory

Utilitarian calculus

Justice as fairness (correct)

Liberal political principles

According to Rawls, what do rational individuals deliberate behind in his framework?

System of justice

Material interests

Veil of ignorance (correct)

Moral and ethical beliefs

What distinguishes Rawls's theory from the classical tradition of perfectionism in political theory?

Ignores the concept of justice as fairness

Emphasizes economic pragmatism

Relies on utilitarian calculus

Subordinates material interests and moral beliefs within the political order (correct)

What distinction did Rawls emphasize inadequately in 'A Theory of Justice' but clarified in 'Political Liberalism'?

Moral doctrine of justice general in scope vs. strictly political conception of justice Signup and view all the answers

What does Rawls argue regarding the affirmation of a comprehensive doctrine?

It should not serve as a political reason for proposing a conception of justice favoring that doctrine Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for Rawls's exclusion of perfectionism in political reasons for legislation and governance?

Reasonable pluralism in society Signup and view all the answers

What role does the rejection of perfectionist principles play in Rawls's vision?

Central role in a just and stable society within a liberal democratic framework Signup and view all the answers

What does the author question regarding the categorical removal of perfectionism from public reason?

Whether it is justified Signup and view all the answers

What does the author challenge regarding reasonable pluralism?

Whether it is an irreversible achievement Signup and view all the answers

What does the author express concerns about regarding Rawls's proposed political liberalism?

Unintentional hindrance to progress and innovation Signup and view all the answers

What notion does the author dismiss?

Autarky Signup and view all the answers

What relationship does the author delve into?

Relationship between U.S. policies and globalization Signup and view all the answers

What consequences of globalization are highlighted by the author?

Imbalances in trade and sovereign debt issues Signup and view all the answers

What concept is introduced by the author to explain the role of liberal principles and commerce?

The 'liberal imperial Republic' Signup and view all the answers

What paradox does the author raise?

The paradox of competition Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rawls's Rejection of Perfectionism in Public Reason

Rawls argues that the affirmation of a comprehensive doctrine should not serve as a political reason for proposing a conception of justice favoring that doctrine.
He emphasizes that this exclusion of perfectionism is specific to political reasons for legislation and governance.
Rawls justifies this exclusion by considering the presence of reasonable pluralism in society.
The rejection of perfectionist principles plays a central role in Rawls's vision of a just and stable society within a liberal democratic framework.
The author questions whether the categorical removal of perfectionism from public reason is justified, highlighting conflicts between comprehensive doctrines.
The author challenges the notion that reasonable pluralism is an irreversible achievement and questions Rawls's narrative of the liberal experiment's history.
The author expresses concerns that Rawls's proposed political liberalism might unintentionally hinder progress and innovation.
The author dismisses the notion of autarky and emphasizes the growing disconnect between economic activities and political communities.
The author delves into the relationship between U.S. policies and globalization, suggesting intentional actions have shaped the global order.
Consequences of globalization, such as imbalances in trade and sovereign debt issues, are highlighted, along with the limitations faced by Western dominance.
The concept of the "liberal imperial Republic" is introduced to explain the role of liberal principles and commerce in the Western world order.
The author raises the paradox of competition, where the competitive advantage that once secured Western dominance has turned into a factor contributing to its decline.

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Explore Rawls's rejection of perfectionism in public reason and its implications for a just society within a liberal democratic framework. Delve into the challenges to Rawls's narrative, concerns about hindering progress, and the relationship between U.S. policies and globalization. Reflect on the consequences of globalization and the concept of the "liberal imperial Republic" in this thought-provoking quiz.