Two conceptions of political justice: Plato and Rawls

Authors

  • Enrique Muñoz Mickle

Keywords:

justice, government, democracy, society

Abstract

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.

Author Biography

Enrique Muñoz Mickle

Professor na Univ. Playa Ancha e na PUC de Valparaíso, Chile

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