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Kantian constructivism and Rawlsian egalitarianism

Mattlage, Alan Roy

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Title
Kantian constructivism and Rawlsian egalitarianism
Author(s)
Mattlage, Alan Roy
Issue Date
1993
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Baron, Marcia W.
Department of Study
  • Law
  • Philosophy
Discipline
Philosophy
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
  • Law
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science, General
Language
eng
Abstract
  • "This dissertation examines John Rawls's claim that his theory of justice can avoid discussion of ""deep metaphysical claims"" which communitarians have alleged to be implicit in his theory. It shows that Rawls's Kantian Constructivism and his method of reflective equilibrium can only establish a priority of moral over non-moral considerations when attempting to resolve political-philosophical disputes."
  • The dissertation goes on to show that once metaphysical considerations are admitted into the debate over the proper theory of justice, a plausible theory of freedom argues for an thoroughgoing egalitarian interpretation of Rawls's principles of justice over a libertarian interpretation.
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Copyright 1993 Mattlage, Alan Roy

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