Rawls describes the original position as a useful device for reaching greater reflective equilibrium. He holds that the value of the original position as a method of reasoning is affirmed when it selects the first principle of justice, since the first principle accords with many people’s settled convictions about the importance of assuring the basic rights and liberties for all.

In response to John Rawls' criticism of Nietzsche and Emerson in his book 'A Theory of Justice' for advocating the production of great human beings, Cavell engages with perfectionism by arguing that the focus on great individuals does not necessarily involve economic or political implications.

John Rawls, the influential political philosopher, was born in Baltimore. His upbringing in a family with a prominent lawyer father and a mother involved in women's rights activism influenced his future work.

In 1928, tragedy struck John Rawls's family when he contracted diphtheria, leading to the fatal infection of his brother Bobby. This event, along with the death of another brother due to illness, had a profound impact on Rawls's childhood.

In 1939, John Rawls graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude. During his time at Princeton, he was influenced by Norman Malcolm and became deeply concerned with theology.

In 1943, John Rawls earned his bachelor's degree from Princeton University. This academic achievement laid the foundation for his future career as a philosopher.

In 1946, John Rawls returned to Princeton University after serving army stints in New Guinea, the Philippines, and Japan during World War II. He resumed his studies at Princeton after the war.

In 1949, John Rawls married his wife, Margaret, during the final years of his doctoral studies. They have since raised four children together.

In 1950, John Rawls started working as an instructor at Princeton University. Drawing inspiration from his moral theory and the works of economists like J. R. Hicks and Frank Knight, Rawls began exploring the concept of how individuals can establish just principles.

An article by John Rawls published in the Philosophical Review in April 1951. It presents an outline of a decision procedure for ethics.

In the fall of 1953, John Rawls started working as an assistant professor at Cornell University in the Philosophy Department under his mentor Norman Malcolm.

John Rawls published an article titled 'Two Concepts of Rules' in 1955, where he discussed the similarity between his views and Friedrich Hayek's views on the utility of practices.

An article by John Rawls published in the Journal of Philosophy on October 24, 1957. It explores the concept of justice as fairness.

An article by John Rawls published in the Philosophical Review in April 1958. It delves into the idea of justice as fairness.

In 1960, John Rawls was appointed as a professor in the humanities division at MIT, after serving as a visiting professor at Harvard during the 1959-60 academic year.

In 1962, John Rawls became a part of the faculty at Harvard University. This move marked a significant point in his academic career, allowing him to further develop and teach his theories on justice and equality.

An article by John Rawls published in Nomos VI in 1963. It explores constitutional liberty and the concept of justice.

An article by John Rawls published in the Natural Law Forum in 1968. It provides addenda on distributive justice.

During the 1969-1970 academic year, John Rawls intended to finish his book at Stanford University's Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. The year almost ended in disaster when the Center was bombed, but Rawls's manuscript survived despite being soaked.

In 1971, John Rawls published 'A Theory of Justice,' a seminal work that defended egalitarian liberalism and outlined principles for a just society.

An article by John Rawls published in the Journal of Philosophy on October 5, 1972. It is a reply to Lyons and Teitelman.

Robert Nozick critiqued Rawls's dialectical clarification of the moral import of desert, suggesting alternative perspectives on justice and distribution.

In 1975, the book 'Reading Rawls: Critical Studies on Rawls’ A Theory of Justice' edited by N. Daniels was published in New York by Basic Books. It provided critical analysis and insights into Rawls' influential work 'A Theory of Justice'.

Political liberalism, a concept developed by John Rawls, delves into the questions of legitimacy and stability in a democratic society. It sets the foundation for Rawls's theory of justice by establishing the context and starting points for justice as fairness.

John Rawls's book 'A Theory of Justice' was published in 1971, marking the beginning of the rebirth of normative political philosophy. The book introduced the concept of 'justice as fairness' and recommended principles of social justice.

In 1991, John Rawls retired from his official position. Despite his retirement, he continued to impart knowledge through teaching until 1995, leaving a lasting impact on the field of philosophy.

In 1993, John Rawls wrote 'Political Liberalism' as a refinement of his ideas in 'A Theory of Justice,' addressing criticisms and defending his theory of liberalism.

In 1994, a symposium on John Rawls's Political Liberalism was held, organized by Griffin and Solum, providing a platform for scholarly discussions on Rawls's political philosophy.

In 1995, John Rawls had the first of several strokes which severely impeded his ability to continue working.

Rawls pioneers the 'method of avoidance' in political philosophy, neither asserting nor denying truth claims to preserve the possibility of an overlapping consensus on political liberalism.

A collection of essays written by Rawls's students focusing on his work in the history of philosophy, specifically his interpretations of various philosophers like Hume, Leibniz, Kant, Hegel, Hobbes, Locke, Mill, Marx, Sidgwick, and Butler.

John Rawls, the modest and eminent political philosopher known for his contributions to political philosophy, passed away. His impact on the field is widely recognized.

In 2000, John Rawls published 'Lectures on the History of Moral Philosophy', delving into the historical development of moral philosophy.

In 2001, John Rawls presented 'Justice as Fairness: A Restatement', offering a revised edition of his ideas on justice and fairness.

On November 24, 2002, John Rawls died from heart failure at his home in Lexington, Massachusetts at the age of 81.

Kukathas published a 4-volume work in 2003 that contains many older scholarly articles on Rawls's work, categorized by specific themes and types of criticisms.

A special issue of Fordham Law Review edited by J. Fleming in 2004 focusing on the relationship between Rawls' philosophy and the law.

Rawls introduces the 'liberal principle of legitimacy' in 'Political Liberalism', emphasizing that political power is justifiable only when exercised in accordance with a constitution endorsed by all citizens.

A book edited by Martin, R. and Reidy, D. in 2006, exploring Rawls's concept of a realistic utopia within the framework of the Law of Peoples.

The book 'John Rawls: His Life and Theory of Justice' by Thomas Pogge was published in 2007. It explores the life and theories of John Rawls, a prominent political philosopher.

The entry on John Rawls was first published on March 25, 2008, in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. It provides a comprehensive overview of Rawls' philosophical ideas and contributions.

In 2009, J. Mandle published 'Rawls’s A Theory of Justice: An Introduction' in Cambridge, offering an introductory analysis of John Rawls's influential work 'A Theory of Justice'.

A volume published in 2010 by Harvard University Press, including a brief late essay by John Rawls entitled 'On My Religion.' The book also features introductions and commentary by Thomas Nagel, Joshua Cohen, and Robert Merrihew Adams.

Voice (2011) is a summary and defense of Rawls’s three main books, aimed at readers with some undergraduate philosophical training.

In 2012, O'Neill and Williamson delved into the institutional design aspects of a society based on Rawls' concept of a property-owning democracy.

In 2013, J. Mandle and D. Reidy edited 'A Companion to Rawls', a comprehensive companion book on the works and philosophy of John Rawls, published in Chichester by John Wiley & Sons.

An anthology by Bailey and Gentile in 2014 explores the extent to which religious believers can participate in the political life of a society based on the principles of John Rawls.

In 2015, Brooks and Nussbaum released a collection of articles discussing Rawls's political liberalism, contributing to the understanding of his political philosophy.

The book edited by Young in 2016 provides an evaluation of John Rawls's legacy.

In 2017, William Edmundson's book 'John Rawls: Reticent Socialist' was published by Cambridge University Press. The book explores Rawls' political views and his relationship with socialism.

In 2019, the book 'John Rawls: The Path to A Theory of Justice' was published by Galisanka, exploring the intellectual journey of John Rawls towards his influential theory of justice.

A book edited by Mandle, J. and Roberts-Cady, S. in 2020, focusing on the debates surrounding John Rawls' major questions.

On February 20, 2021, Boston Review released 'Rawls at 100' containing essays on Rawls's work, current affairs, and a letter from Rawls on baseball.

The introduction of The Historical Rawls was published on May 4, 2024. It discusses the rich scholarship that has emerged in the years following John Rawls' death in 2002, focusing on understanding the nature, development, and impact of Rawls's thought from historical perspectives.