Mazzolani, Ludovica (A.A. 2009/2010) What are the conditions for a just society according to the theories of John Rawls and Amartya Sen? Tesi di Laurea in Social choice, LUISS Guido Carli, relatore Carmen Pasca, pp. 64. [Bachelor's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Conceptions of the just society: some historical context. How to conceptualize the just society?: a dialogue between two important thinkers. Alternatives to utilitarianism: Rawls and Sen. Points of convergence: Sen’s critique of utilitarianism. A thought experiment to conceptualize justice: Rawls original position. Sen criticizes Rawls’ original position. Rawls proposes the principles of justice. The importance of diversity: Sen’s critique of Rawls’ principles of justice. Rawls’ measure of relative advantage: primary goods. Sen’s critique of the way Rawls uses primary goods. Sen’s challenge to Rawls: what about “hard cases”? Rawls responds: “hard cases” distract from the principles of justice. Sen replies: plurality is an essential element of any theory of justice. Rawls retreats. Sen’s proposal for taking plurality into account: the capabilities approach. The concept of Functionings. Rawls’ critique of capabilities. Inequalities: Rawls vs. Sen. Section B: the conditions of justice. Condition one: individual well being. Condition two: societal well being. Condition three: the aggregation of individual preferences through social choice.

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Bibliografia: pp. 63-64.

Thesis Type:	Bachelor's Degree Thesis
Institution:	LUISS Guido Carli
Degree Program:	Bachelor's Degree Programs > Bachelor's Degree Program in Political Science and Communication (L36, L20)
Chair:	Social choice
Thesis Supervisor:	Pasca, Carmen
Academic Year:	2009/2010
Session:	Summer
Deposited by:	Users 1066 not found.
Date Deposited:	19 Apr 2011 18:56
Last Modified:	22 Sep 2026 10:11
URI:	https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/3541

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