Rawls, Utopia and Unrealism
Abstrak
This paper examines the utopian character of John Rawls’ political philosophy and its enduring influence on Anglo-American political thought. It argues that Rawls’ conception of justice as “the first virtue of social institutions” and his detachment from the concrete realities of political life place his work within the tradition of utopian thinking. Despite this detachment, Rawls’ systematic approach and focus on justice resonated deeply with political philosophers seeking a normative framework to defend liberal democracy in the post-war era. The paper explores the philosophical and historical reasons behind Rawls’ appeal, critically assesses the conceptual foundations of his theory—particularly the role of “basic intuitive ideas”—and reflects on the broader implications of grounding political philosophy in abstract moral ideals. Ultimately, it proposes that Rawls’ enduring significance lies in how his utopian vision redefined the aims and methods of political philosophy in the twentieth century.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (1)
Nikola Krestonosich
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2025
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.69967/07194773.v12i.565
- Akses
- Open Access ✓