Philosopher

John Rawls

An American philosopher, Rawls reformulated liberalism with the idea of justice as fairness, defending equal liberties and inequalities acceptable only if they benefit the least advantaged in society.

1921–2002
Portrait: John Rawls
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Profile across the 12 axes

How John Rawls positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Unitary
Federal 40%
Unitary 60%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 80%
Autocracy 20%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 29%
Liberty 71%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 30%
Multiculturalism 70%

Diplomacy

Strong - Pacifist
Militarist 24%
Pacifist 76%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 61%
Nationalist 39%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 65%
Private 35%

Control

Leaning - Planning
Planning 59%
Free market 41%

Trade

Balanced
Protectionism 45%
Globalism 55%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious
Irreligious 64%
Religious 36%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 66%
Traditionalist 34%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 45%
Biology 55%

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