Question

Which of the following statements are CORRECT about theories on global justice?
(A) Thomas Pogge in his work ”The Law of Peoples” has addressed some of the issues of global justice.
(B) In his eight principles, John Rawls seeks respect for human rights and duty.
(C) Rawls distinguishes between domestic and global society.
(D) Thomas Pogge argues that there is a gap between global poor and rich due to the global institutional order.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only.
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only
• C. (A), (B), (C) and (D).
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only.

Hint:

Focus on the differences between Pogge and Rawls’s views on justice to distinguish their approaches in questions like this.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Thomas Pogge’s work highlights the inequalities inherent in the global system, emphasizing the gap between rich and poor due to institutional imbalances. Rawls focuses on the moral duties of societies and differentiates domestic and international justice. While Rawls’s eight principles stress human rights, his global vision excludes the full spectrum of inequality emphasized by Pogge.