An Intuitionist Conception Of Justice

An Injustice Is Tolerable Only When It Is Necessary To Avoid An Even Greater Injustice.

A Just System Must Generate Its Own Support.

The Principles Of Justice Are Chosen Behind A Veil Of Ignorance.

Certainly It Is Wrong To Be Cruel To Animals And The Destruction Of A Whole Species Can Be A Great Evil. The Capacity For Feelings Of Pleasure And Pain And For The Form Of Life Of Which Animals Are Capable Clearly Impose Duties Of Compassion And Humanity In Their Case.

Liberal Constitutional Democracy Is Supposed To Ensure That Each Citizen Is Free And Equal And Protected By Basic Rights And Liberties.