John Rawls's Theory of Justice is one of the most interesting philosophies to have emerged in modern times. It was introduced in the 1970s, when A Theory of Justice was published. It has been revised several times, most recently in 1999. Essentially, Rawlsian philosophy approaches justice according to the idea of ​​fairness. The idea is that justice is a complex concept and can differ depending on individual circumstances. Rawls argued that we are all ignorant of ourselves and others and that, therefore, we are not able – under such conditions – to determine or apply the principles of justice. These positions allowed Rawls to address two contemporary issues that are equally important, but also tend to conflict: liberty and equality. Rawlsian theory of justice is influenced by the philosophy of Hume with his critique of justice which prioritizes conventions and universal meaning (Forbes, 1985, 68). Hume spoke of artificial justice, and Rawls invented the so-called artificial device or “original position,” which is used to determine justice. It also draws on Kantian principles, which emphasize moral nobility and the complexity and richness of human life and experience. The beauty of Rawls' philosophy lies in its simplicity. The challenge of including the interests of the whole or many, as well as those of the individual, has been met by assuming a certain degree of ignorance in order to achieve the desired fairness. It first rejects everything to get to the bottom of equity, and justice is then determined. This means that similar crimes would have different resolutions because the conditions and parties to each crime are different. In addition, there are crimes...... middle of paper......double. This is the reason why the philosophical framework could be very effective and applicable in contemporary times. We live in a culture characterized by a high degree of individualistic values. It is difficult to balance different interests and the universalist and rigid conception of justice may not work without committing further injustices. The diversity of critiques leveled at Rawlsian philosophy also underpins the breadth of its coverage and has served to highlight its universal application. Works Cited Forbes, Duncan. Hume's Philosophical Politics. Cambridge: CUP Press, 1985. PrintMaffettone, Sebastiano. Rawls: an introduction. New York: Polity, 2010. Print. Rawls, John. A Theory of Justice, Revised Edition. Harvard University Press, 1999. Print. Sandel, Michael. Liberalism and the limits of justice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998. Print.