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Conception Quote by John Rawls

“An intuitionist conception of justice is, one might say, but half a conception.” quote by John Rawls
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“An intuitionist conception of justice is, one might say, but half a conception.”

John Rawls

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Source Book: A Theory of Justice, 1971

Justice cannot be fully captured by intuition alone; it requires rational principles and systematic analysis.

In simple terms: Intuition alone is insufficient for justice.

Key Takeaway

Blend intuition with reason.

Themes

justice philosophy ethics

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical academic

When to use this quote

  • legal reform
  • policy design
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

theory of justice rationalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance gut feeling with fairness?
  • What principles guide your sense of justice?
A Different Perspective

Pure intuition may ignore systemic inequities.

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