The Justification Of Inequalities: Accepted Or Rejected

The Justification of Inequalities: Accepted or Rejected
Introduction

In “Justice as Fairness,” John Rawls argues that according to his difference principle, that inequalities are able to be justified. He finds that the society and economy inequalities should be organized in a way that is of benefit to the least advantaged, and are to meet certain conditions. In this paper, I will argue that this principle fails because it fails to acknowledge that some people deserve certain economic benefits due to their actions, therefore justified inequalities are not just better for the worse. This paper will connect many current socio-economic issues such as welfare and equity acts Rawls claim.

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Rawls derives most of his principles by though experiment, and in this principle pertains to the original position thought experiment. This experiment involves creating a social contract, composed only of rational people that are blinded by ignorance. These rational people are set under conditions; conditions have to do with what they know and that they do not know. They can resist temptations such as money, and have no feel of envy.

These rational people are equal, since they cannot rely on having an advantage position. They do not know their position in society, and therefore have no advantage over the next person. They all know that they are bound by this agreement, since they do not know where they will fit in this society. Rawls does this because he finds that even though these people may strike as “unpleasantly egoistic, they are at least free in some degree from the fault of envy” (170). Rawls argues that if each person was not of rationality and followed certain conditions, then each person would work towards being more advantageous than another, and would not sacrifice anything for other. This is considered spiteful since some would be willing to sacrifice what they have in order to make someone
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Part One of the Difference Principle

Rawls argues that inequality is acceptable only if those who are at less of an advantage are benefited. In the first portion of the difference principle, his view is that equality cannot be achieved if you are to worsen those who are least advantaged. For instance, those born into a heir and those born into slavery. Being born into one of these classes should not determine the as to how one lives their life. This part of the principle also allows Rawls to propose that any talents one has should also be excluded.

Part Two of the Difference Principle

The second part of the difference principle focuses on opportunities being of equal opportunity. In reference, this is an argument where Rawls is justified. Rawls identifies that this requires there to be less of a difference, and greater equality. And, we see this in our everyday lives, especially in Canada. When you apply to a job in Canada, there is the Employment Equity Act which focuses on treating persons the same, without any discrimination (Labour Program,