An Interview with John Rawls: Politics, religion & the public good

Abstract

John Rawls is generally recognized as the most important American political philosopher since the mid-century. His book A Theory of Justice redefined its subject matter and, in the process, raised controversy on every side. Part of what makes Rawls an important philosopher is that he takes notice of criticisms, and he has revised his earlier thinking at various stages. In an interview, Rawls discusses his recent work.