PHIL 27 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Reflective Equilibrium, Thought Experiment, Minimax
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What is the content of the concept, what function does it place in rawl"s argument, do you agree/disagree? a. Can attack premise or attack structure of argument. Historical principles: based on how you get resources; based on 3 principles (just in acquisition, in transfer, rectification) End result principles: based on the result and what people have at the time. You have a preconception of what is just (ex. Based on moral merit or iq or height) Reflective equilibrium: basically when you"re done changing your theory and you"re at. Only rational people are included in the op. Forced to make yourself equal to everyone. If you say you"re not represented in the argument, then you don"t pass requirements to be in the op (rational). Doesn"t know place in society, class position, social status, wealth, intelligence, strength, etc. Ensures no advantage of disadvantage in the choice of principles (no bias) Unattainable but we should get close to it.
