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In society, there is no greater question or importance than the relationship between the state and that of an individual. John Rawls directly addresses the issue in his famous work “A Theory of Justice”, in which he offers a comprehensive argument for an active welfare state. Rawls offers a framework based in the context of social contract theory that appears both logical and egalitarian; his conclusions appeal to both intuition and reason almost undeniably. This essay will discuss that Rawls principles conflict on the freedom of an individual and will argue that the relationship of individual liberty outweighs the importance of social equality.
Rawls begins with a statement that “each person possesses an inviolability founded on justice that even the welfare of society as a whole cannot override.” In the beginning, Rawls acknowledges the tension between an individual and society as a whole. The principles of justice, within his theory, are the principles that best......

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