Abstract
Rawlsian theory notoriously claims that basic principles of justice apply to the design of a society's basic structure. G. A. Cohen found it disturbingly convenient to treat fundamental principles as merely political rather than personal-that is, as applying exclusively to questions of institutional design and saying nothing about how to live. Instead, to Cohen, a sincere champion of egalitarian principles would, as they say, “walk the talk.”
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-12 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Social Philosophy and Policy |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- G. A. Cohen
- dimensions of equality
- ideal theory
- incentives
- income
- progress
- redistribution
- status
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Philosophy
- General Social Sciences