John Rawls, liberalism and what it means to live a good life | Aeon Essays
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John Rawls embodied kindness and unshowy goodness throughout his life. His academic tenure at Harvard for nearly 40 years fostered ideas that reshaped our understanding of justice and fairness.
Through his intimate family traditions, like using his philosophical concepts in Christmas plays, Rawls revealed his genuine passion for engaging with his thoughts beyond academia.
In a 1991 interview marking his retirement, Rawls creatively conceived a section titled 'Questions They Didn't Ask Me', showcasing his reflective and playful intellect that remained consistent throughout his career.
Despite an academically rigorous demeanor, Rawls' eccentric writing and family practices revealed a deeply human side of him that contradicted the typical image of a political philosopher.
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