Circumstances Quote by John Rawls
“The circumstances of justice may be described as the normal conditions under which human cooperation is both possible and necessary.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Theory of Justice, John Rawls, 1971
Justice requires conditions where cooperation is both feasible and essential for society to function.
In simple terms: Justice is about creating conditions for cooperation.
Key Takeaway
Foster environments that enable mutual cooperation.
Themes
justice
cooperation
social contract
ethics
Mood
reflective
principled
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- community building
- public policy
- team sports
- workplace collaboration
Key Concepts
political philosophy
normative ethics
social theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What conditions make cooperation possible?
- How can societies ensure cooperation is necessary?
A Different Perspective
Cooperation may be limited by power imbalances or resource scarcity.
