Abstract
Abstract This chapter discusses the significance of Rawls's conception of justice in political philosophy and the three foremost debates to which it has given rise. The first set of criticisms against Rawls's conception of justice as fairness is made by Nozick. These libertarian critiques are considered and possible Rawlsian defenses are offered. The two main views of communitarian critiques of Rawls's views are then presented. The final section discusses the similarities between Rawls and Kant, and considers ways in which Rawls's justice as fairness departs from Kantian tenets in a significant way.
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