John Rawls: Two Concepts of Rules

In his seminal essay, 'Two Concepts of Rules', John Rawls defends utilitarianism against a number of key objections. Using the examples of unjust punishment and promise-breaking, Rawls draws a central distinction between justifying a practice and justifying a particular action falling under it. In this session, Leslie Allan will take us through Rawls' essay, highlighting his key arguments for a strengthened version of rule utilitarianism and reflecting on the lasting influence of his analysis.

Download Rawls' essay here > https://canvas.harvard.edu/files/4314278/download

Read Leslie Allan's review here > https://www.rationalrealm.com/philosophy/reviews/john-rawls-two-concepts-of-rules.html