John Rawls’ Theory of Justice and the Enrichment of Contemporary Liberal Political Thought Abstract John Rawls’ A Theory of Justice (1971) is widely regarded as one of the most influential works in twentieth-century political philosophy. By introducing the concept of “justice as fairness,” Rawls not only revitalized the liberal tradition but also reshaped the broader … Continue reading In what ways has John Rawls’ theory of justice contributed to the enrichment and evolution of liberal political thought in contemporary political philosophy?