Rationalism and Relativism: An Essay on John Rawls and Michael Oakeshott
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This essay creates an unlikely conversation between two 20th century thinkers: John Rawls and Michael Oakeshott. I say “unlikely” because apart from a few scant remarks in the writing of each did not directly engage other. The begins by examining Oakeshott’s explication “The Rationalist” her tradition history political thought. Specifically, shows that rationalism politics involves belief reason is infallible guide to activity Rationalist seeks certainty perfection affairs. goes on tease out rationalistic tendencies Rawls’ A Theory Justice, then it analyzes critique applies these criticisms Rawls. Briefly, Oakeshott marks distinction technical practical knowledge, he argues principles make up manuals like Justice are abridgments no substitute for understanding we gain through our experience participation given tradition. While explaining Rawls, indicates some relativistic proclivities appeal practices traditions, entertains objections Rawlsian might offer. Here commitment liberal relativity implicit his explanations “reflective equilibrium” “reasonableness” examined similarities noted. Ultimately, this strength work lay fact justice established rational agents original position, but they emerge cohere with ideas deeply rooted Western itself.
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عنوان ژورنال: Naukovì zapiski NaUKMA. Fìlosofìâ ta relìgìêznavstvo
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2617-5703', '2617-1678']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18523/2617-1678.2022.9-10.107-118