Essay question: In the article ‘The Hoarding of the American Dream,” the case is made that the top 20% in the
income distribution, and not just the 1% of earners in the top in the income distribution,
block mobility for those in the middle of the income distribution. What is Rawls’ theory of
justice and how would John Rawls’ theory of justice respond to the challenges facing middle-income and poor workers? That is, explain Rawls’ theory of justice and explain how his
theory would address the problems facing the middle and working classes. Would his theory
work? Would the top 20 and top 1% accept such egalitarian redistribution?
Instructions: Please read chapter 8 (Justice) from the book “What-Does-It-All-Mean.pdf” first. Then read “The-Hoarding-of-the-American-Dream.pdf”. Then read “instruction.pdf”.
