differensprincipen
The differensprincipen, or difference principle, is a foundational concept in John Rawls's theory of justice as fairness. It addresses the distribution of social and economic inequalities. According to the principle, such inequalities are permissible only if they benefit the least advantaged members of society. This means that any deviations from strict equality in the distribution of wealth, income, or opportunities must be structured in a way that improves the life prospects of those at the bottom of the social hierarchy.
Rawls posits this principle as one of two principles of justice that would be chosen by rational
The difference principle does not advocate for absolute equality of outcome. Instead, it focuses on the fairness