What did Rawls believe justifies political power?
Wealth
Heredity
Legitimate despite disagreement
Military strength
Answer
Political power is considered legitimate despite unavoidable disagreement among citizens in a society, according to John Rawls' theory of justice. Rawls argues that even though individuals may have different conceptions of the good, a just society can be established through a social contract based on principles of fairness, equality, and reciprocity.
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