CURRENTLY:
\n\uf0b7 According to The Sutton Trust, independent school pupils are more than twice as likely as pupils in comprehensive schools to be accepted into one of the 30 most highly selective universities.
\n \uf0b7 Universities take into account academic ability, personal attributes, and social background when considering place offers.
\n \uf0b7 Their societal belief that these statistics are caused by arbitrary factors rather than merit is very apparent. <\/p>\n
RAWLS:
\n\uf0b7 Rawls\u2019 theory of justice aims to promote equality within society
\n \uf0b7 Liberty Principle: Everyone should be entitled to the same basic liberties, chosen from under a veil of ignorance in the Original Position
\n \uf0b7 Fair Equality of Opportunity Principle: Everyone should be open to the same opportunities should they have the same ability and motivation
\n \uf0b7 Difference Principle: Inequality is just only if it benefits those who are worst-off in society, rather than further enhancing the lives of the already fortunate <\/p>\n
NOZICK:
\n\uf0b7 Entitlement theory: We are entitled to our holdings if we have acquired them through the principle of just acquisition, or have exchanged it with someone through the principle of justice in transfer
\n \uf0b7 We are entitled to our talents and abilities, regardless of whether they have come about through circumstantial luck and social background.
\n \uf0b7Rawls is incorrect to suggest that we are not entitled to something if it merely came about through chance, because ultimately everything can be attributed to luck.
\n \uf0b7 Inequalities are just if they come about through voluntary exchange, there should not be a limitation on freedom to satisfy the desire for equality
\n \uf0b7 Thus, leniencies should not be made towards those who are disadvantaged to maintain equality, and university places should be awarded to those with the greatest academic ability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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