Expectations Quote by John Rawls
“A scheme is unjust when the higher expectations, one or more of them, are excessive. If these expectations were decreased, the situation of the less favored would be improved.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Theory of Justice, 1971
Justice fails when expectations are unrealistically high for the privileged, harming the less advantaged.
In simple terms: Excessive expectations harm fairness.
Key Takeaway
Moderate expectations for equity.
Themes
justice
equality
fairness
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- policy design
- education
- social welfare
Key Concepts
political theory
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can expectations be balanced?
- What policies reduce excess?
A Different Perspective
High expectations can be unrealistic.
