Explain the reasoning that Rawls provides to support his contention that the two principles of justice are the correct principles to organize institutions.

John Rawls offers a theory of justice that, he claims, lies within the social contract tradition. And it seeks to offer a theory of justice that locates justice in institutional design rather than in character (for instance, as Plato does in the Republic).

a. Explain the reasoning that Rawls provides to support his contention that the two principles of justice are the correct principles to organize institutions.

b. Critically consider Rawls’ principles. What worries do they generate and is there a way for Rawls to respond to them?