John RawlsThus I assume that to each according to his threat advantage is not a conception of justice.
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The idea that everyone should get what they want is not correct. Instead, it is better to know that each person’s needs are different and then work to accommodate one another. To say that everyone should get what they want would mean that all people must be given everything they ask for at any cost. This would make it impossible to meet the other person’s needs, which would lead to the other person becoming frustrated or angry. There are always problems when people get what they want all the time.
Source: A Theory Of Justice
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