PHIL 450O ST: Pol.Phil.: Rawls & His Critics

John Rawls is undoubtedly the most important political philosopher of the 20th century. In this course, we will explore the arguments and ideals that define his domestic political theory by engaging in an examination of his final work, Justice as Fairness: A Restatement. Then, we will move to look at some of the most important lines of criticism that have been pressed against his ideas, asking whether his work can withstand these concerns.