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**dietpillxanaxaxx** · 10-04-2011, 05:26 PM

I'm not sure whether I fully understood what you mean.
Equal distribution and appropriate distribution contradict themselves. As far as I understood, Rawls was talking about appropriate distribution only, not equal distribution. He did mention social and economic inequalities as part of society. But that they have to be so arranged that this imbalance is justified (= justice), that even the least-advantaged member can benefit from it in the end.
I hope I didn't get you wrong.

Well, you're just clarifying Rawls' point here, not arguing against my point. Yes, Rawls wanted appropriate distribution, not equal distribution. But he also clearly feels that appropriate distribution is closer to equal distribution than what occurs in a laissez-faire situation, and offers a guide to find the right distribution. I was simply stating that I think he co-opts some key terms and that I disagree with some of his suggestions.

10-04-2011, 05:26 PM	#14
dietpillxanaxaxx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 374 Senior Member	I'm not sure whether I fully understood what you mean. Equal distribution and appropriate distribution contradict themselves. As far as I understood, Rawls was talking about appropriate distribution only, not equal distribution. He did mention social and economic inequalities as part of society. But that they have to be so arranged that this imbalance is justified (= justice), that even the least-advantaged member can benefit from it in the end. I hope I didn't get you wrong. Well, you're just clarifying Rawls' point here, not arguing against my point. Yes, Rawls wanted appropriate distribution, not equal distribution. But he also clearly feels that appropriate distribution is closer to equal distribution than what occurs in a laissez-faire situation, and offers a guide to find the right distribution. I was simply stating that I think he co-opts some key terms and that I disagree with some of his suggestions.
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