With regard to when a professional athlete or movie celebrity earns millions, this philosopher would argue that the athlete/celebrity does not own his or her talents and therefore has a responsibility to share his or her wealth.

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John Rawls, in his theory of justice, argues that social and economic inequalities are to be arranged so that they are to the greatest benefit of the least advantaged members of society. He suggests that individuals do not morally deserve the benefits of natural talents and circumstances, implying a responsibility to share wealth derived from such talents.

With Regard to When a Professional Athlete or Movie Celebrity