1.1 Thesis question
John Rawls and Robert Nozick were among the greatest political philosophers of the 20th century. Both philosophers brought forth their own ideal theory. Both philosophers had their own set of theories of what an ideal society should look like. Secondly, I will compare and contrast both the political theories with an emphasis on their understanding of freedom and justice. Thereafter, I will examine which of these theories are best suited to support the political system we find in the Scandinavian welfare system. Lastly, I will present the political theory I support.
1.2 Reasons
Kofi Anan, the seventh Secretary- General of the United Nations said, “The battle for freedom and justice is never hopeless, but it is never finally won. Every morning, we must wake up ready to fight it again.” As a future social worker, it is part of my ethical responsibility to not only seek social justice for all but to also keep myself abreast of my government’s policies. Therefore, I chose this question as I found it exciting and enlightening.
1.3 Method and Outline …show more content…
304-356). To gain a better understanding, I also read the chapters pertaining to John Rawls’, ‘A theory of justice’ and Robert Nozick’s, ‘Anarchy, State and Utopia’ in Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Introduction (Kymlicka, 2002, p. 53-75 and p. 103-128). I have additionally spent a significant amount of time reflecting, and weighing my thoughts and impressions of the political theories in question, not least of which being how they affect our
John Rawls and Robert Nozick were among the greatest political philosophers of the 20th century. Both philosophers brought forth their own ideal theory. Both philosophers had their own set of theories of what an ideal society should look like. Secondly, I will compare and contrast both the political theories with an emphasis on their understanding of freedom and justice. Thereafter, I will examine which of these theories are best suited to support the political system we find in the Scandinavian welfare system. Lastly, I will present the political theory I support.
1.2 Reasons
Kofi Anan, the seventh Secretary- General of the United Nations said, “The battle for freedom and justice is never hopeless, but it is never finally won. Every morning, we must wake up ready to fight it again.” As a future social worker, it is part of my ethical responsibility to not only seek social justice for all but to also keep myself abreast of my government’s policies. Therefore, I chose this question as I found it exciting and enlightening.
1.3 Method and Outline …show more content…
304-356). To gain a better understanding, I also read the chapters pertaining to John Rawls’, ‘A theory of justice’ and Robert Nozick’s, ‘Anarchy, State and Utopia’ in Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Introduction (Kymlicka, 2002, p. 53-75 and p. 103-128). I have additionally spent a significant amount of time reflecting, and weighing my thoughts and impressions of the political theories in question, not least of which being how they affect our