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Unconvinced by Rawls focused on equality as a pre-condition for social co-operation. Think it should be about ensuring dignity so that people can participate as free and equal citizens.
A lot to read and digest in this (seemingly) short book.
— Jun 12, 2026 04:03AM
A lot to read and digest in this (seemingly) short book.
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"If citizens of a well-ordered society are to recognize one another as
free and equal, basic institutions must educate them to this conception of
themselves, as well as publicly exhibit and encourage this ideal of political
justice. This task of education belongs to what we may call the wide role of
a political conception."
Are we sure that veiling underage girls in classrooms makes them feel free and equal to boys ?
— Jun 12, 2026 04:53AM
free and equal, basic institutions must educate them to this conception of
themselves, as well as publicly exhibit and encourage this ideal of political
justice. This task of education belongs to what we may call the wide role of
a political conception."
Are we sure that veiling underage girls in classrooms makes them feel free and equal to boys ?
