El Ethical constructivism in Justice as fairness

Authors

  • Johann S. Benfeld E. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.

Keywords:

Éthics, John Rawls, Metaethics, Justice as fairness

Abstract

This article intends to specify the notion of ethical constructivism as it appears in John Rawls' philosophy. To achieve this intent, this research progresses in the conceptual determination of the idea of ethical constructivism from a general methodological perspective, to later link the general theory elements to the proposal of justice as fairness. The article continues briefly describing the shift of Rawls' proposal from Kant's constructivism to a political one. It finishes with a critical consideration of Rawls' strategy.

Author Biography

Johann S. Benfeld E., Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.

Escuela de Derecho.

Profesor de Filosofía y Teoría del Derecho.

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Published

2015-04-10

How to Cite

Benfeld E., J. S. (2015). El Ethical constructivism in Justice as fairness. Revista De Derecho (Coquimbo. En línea), 19(2), 83-117. Retrieved from https://revistaderecho.ucn.cl/index.php/revista-derecho/article/view/1971

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Estudios