Question

What tools does Rawls’ theory of “justice as fairness” give us that we can use to identify sustainable and unsustainable engineering practices? Explain.

Answer 1

Solution:

In A Theory of Justice, Rawls begins with the statement that, ”Justice is the first virtue of social institution,” meaning that a good society is one structured according to principals of justice. Rawls asserts that existing theories of justice. The first principle guarantees the right of each person to have the most extensive basic liberty compatible with the liberty of others. The second principle states that social and economic positions are to be a) to everyone’s advantage and b) open to all.