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THE last stipulation, also called the Difference Principle, insists that the situation of the poorest members of society be considered when creating a system of justice. It allows inequality of wealth and income, but only if the prosperity of the top can be harnessed to contribute to the well-being...
But A Theory of Justice was created specifically for democratic society. "The difference principle recognizes the need for inequalities in the social and economic order," writes Rawls. The theory fully accepts the inequalities necessary to drive capitalism. It is irresponsible of Ec 10 to insinuate that Rawlsian justice would accept...
Section leaders encourage students to object to Rawls' scheme on the grounds that it unwisely compromises efficiency for the sake of equity. It is true that a Rawlsian society does focus on the least well-off and contends that income differentials must be justified. But all the Difference Principle asks...
Substantial inequality between rich and poor can coexist with Rawls' scheme. True, the Difference Principle would veto an increase in income at the top with zero redistribution to the bottom. But this limitation, in place in many industrial societies, is not exactly bringing capitalism to its knees.
So Harvard will remain undefeated for at least another month. But in 1990, the Crimson will have to put is record on the line.