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A Theory of Justice by John Rawls
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bookshelves: ethics

This has got to be a must-read for anyone interested in Social and Political philosophy. Rawls' famous "Veil of Ignorance" method of deciding on a rational social contract is introduced in the first few chapters of the book, and that alone is worth reading. But his development of the concept of justice, and what role it ought to play in a free society, is captivating.

As every critic is quick to point out, the text can be a bit fractured at points (maybe the revised edition is better), but I didn't find that to be a hindrance, given that I have been reading it a short chunk at a time.
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September 20, 2007 – Shelved
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October 2, 2007 – Shelved as: ethics
October 2, 2007 – Finished Reading

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