Rawls provides a theory of distributive justice set in the tradition of the social contract theory of ________.
A) Hegel
B) Marx, Adorno, and Schopenhauer
C) Descartes
D) Locke, Rousseau, and Kant

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Rawls' theory of distributive justice is grounded in the social contract theory of Locke, Rousseau, and Kant, which posits that individuals agree to give up some of their individual freedoms in exchange for protection and benefits provided by the government. This theory emphasizes the importance of equal distribution of resources and opportunities within a society.

Rawls Provides a Theory of Distributive Justice Set in the Tradition