Two conceptions of political justice: Plato and Rawls
Keywords:
justice, government, democracy, societyAbstract
In this paper we examine the conceptions of justice elaborated by Plato and Rawls, which both authors understand as an essential condition of a well-ordered and stable society during the time of its existence. The analysis is focused on the ideas of society, citizen and finally on the conception of justice proposed as a basis of political stability.Downloads
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