Moral duty from "summary" of A Theory of Justice, Revised Edition by John Rawls,Professor John Rawls
In the realm of moral philosophy, individuals are often thought to have certain obligations or responsibilities towards others. These responsibilities are often characterized as moral duties, which are principles that guide individuals in how they ought to act towards others in society. Moral duties are considered to be binding on individuals, meaning that they have a duty to fulfill them regardless of their own personal preferences or desires. John Rawls, in his seminal work "A Theory of Justice," delves into the concept of moral duty within the framework of his theory of justice. Rawls argues that individuals have a moral duty to act in accordance with principles of justice that would be chosen by individuals in a hypothetical situation of equality, known as the...
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