Summary:
The book presents a philosophical framework for understanding justice as fairness, proposing principles of justice to structure society's basic institutions. It argues for a social contract approach where inequalities are permissible only if they benefit the least advantaged members of society.
Key points:
1. Original Position and Veil of Ignorance:
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