Arrangements Quote by John Rawls
“The claims of existing social arrangements and of self interest have been duly allowed for. We cannot at the end count them a second time because we do not like the result.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Theory of Justice, 1971
Social structures and self‑interest are accounted for, but cannot be double‑counted without bias.
In simple terms: Avoid counting the same factor twice.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and correct double‑counting biases.
Themes
justice
economics
bias
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
theoretical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- economic modeling
- ethical debates
- academic research
Key Concepts
social arrangements
self‑interest
distribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify double‑counted factors?
- What biases affect your analysis?
A Different Perspective
Complex systems may hide hidden overlaps.
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