#politicaltheory

Justice in the 21st Century: Reimagining Rawls in the Age of Inequality and AI

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Introduction: A Theory Ahead of Its Time In 1971, American philosopher John Rawls revolutionized modern political thought with A Theory of Justice, a work that sought to answer one of humanity’s most enduring questions: what does it mean to create a just society? At its heart lies the notion of “justice as fairness” a vision … Read more

The Decline of Political Legitimacy in Democracies: A Quiet Crisis in Plain Sight

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In a world teeming with elections, political campaigns, and constitutional frameworks, one would imagine democracy to be thriving. Yet, the irony of our times is that while the external forms of democracy remain intact, its moral and psychological foundations are weakening. This foundational concern, political legitimacy, lies at the heart of political theory, but is … Read more