Conception Quote by John Rawls
“An intuitionist conception of justice is, one might say, but half a conception.”
About This Quote
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.
Blend intuition with reason.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- policy design
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance gut feeling with fairness?
- What principles guide your sense of justice?
Pure intuition may ignore systemic inequities.