John Rawls and unequivocal justice

Freiman’s work highlights the importance of non-ideal theory, focusing on the real-world applications of political principles rather than abstract ideals. He argues that traditional Rawlsian liberalism does not consistently apply its idealising assumptions across its theory. By examining political liberty, economic sufficiency, fair opportunity, and social equality under realistic conditions, Freiman provides a fresh perspective on achieving justice in an imperfect world. This lecture is essential for anyone interested in the practical implications of political theory and the pursuit of social justice.

Meet our speakers and chair
Christopher Freiman (@cafreiman) is a professor of general business at West Virginia University. He is a graduate of Duke University and the University of Arizona. He is the author of Unequivocal Justice and Why It’s OK to Ignore Politics as well as numerous articles and book chapters. Professor Freiman's research interests include democratic theory, distributive justice, and immigration.

Paola Romero is a political philosopher specialising on Kant, in the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at LSE.

Bryan Cheang (@bryancheang_) is the Co-Director of the LSE Hayek Program and a STICERD Fellow.

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