Michael Sandel
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| He is known for his critique of [[John Rawls]]' ''[[A Theory of Justice]]'' in his first book, ''[[Liberalism and the Limits of Justice]]'' (1982). | He is known for his critique of [[John Rawls]]' ''[[A Theory of Justice]]'' in his first book, ''[[Liberalism and the Limits of Justice]]'' (1982). | ||
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| + | Sandel subscribes to a certain version of [[communitarianism]] (although he is uncomfortable with the label), and in this vein he is perhaps best known for his critique of [[John Rawls]]' ''[[A Theory of Justice]]''. Rawls' argument depends on the assumption of the [[veil of ignorance]], which he claims allows us to become "unencumbered selves". | ||
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| + | Sandel's view is that we are by nature encumbered to an extent that makes it impossible even in the hypothetical to have such a veil. Some examples of such ties are those with our families, which we do not make by conscious choice but are born with, already attached. Because they are not consciously acquired, it is impossible to separate oneself from such ties. Sandel believes that only a less-restrictive, looser version of the veil of ignorance should be postulated. Criticism such as Sandel's inspired Rawls to subsequently argue that his theory of justice was not a "metaphysical" theory but a "political" one, a basis on which an overriding consensus could be formed among individuals and groups with many different moral and political views. | ||
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Michael J. Sandel (born 1953) is an American political philosopher.
He is known for his critique of John Rawls' A Theory of Justice in his first book, Liberalism and the Limits of Justice (1982).
Philosophical views
Sandel subscribes to a certain version of communitarianism (although he is uncomfortable with the label), and in this vein he is perhaps best known for his critique of John Rawls' A Theory of Justice. Rawls' argument depends on the assumption of the veil of ignorance, which he claims allows us to become "unencumbered selves".
Sandel's view is that we are by nature encumbered to an extent that makes it impossible even in the hypothetical to have such a veil. Some examples of such ties are those with our families, which we do not make by conscious choice but are born with, already attached. Because they are not consciously acquired, it is impossible to separate oneself from such ties. Sandel believes that only a less-restrictive, looser version of the veil of ignorance should be postulated. Criticism such as Sandel's inspired Rawls to subsequently argue that his theory of justice was not a "metaphysical" theory but a "political" one, a basis on which an overriding consensus could be formed among individuals and groups with many different moral and political views.
See also
- What's the right thing to do?
- American philosophy
- List of American philosophers
- What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets (2012)
- The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good? (2020)
