Notes
[1] John Rawls says, “there is a correct or fair procedure such that the outcome is likewise correct or fair, whatever it is, provided that the procedure has been properly followed.” See John Rawls, “A Theory of Justice: Original Edition, Harvard University Press, 2005. pp 84-86.
[2] First of two principles of justice: “Each person is to have an equal right to the basic liberty compatible with a similar liberty for others.” See John Rawls, Justice as Fairness: A Restatement. 2nd ed., Harvard University Press, 2001. p 60.
[3] John Rawls says, “…equal basic liberties in this principle are specified by a list as follows: freedom of though…and as well as the rights and liberties specified by the liberty and integrity (physical and psychological) of the person….” See Ibid, p 44.
[4] This is consonant with Maximin rule – “the rule directs our attention to the worst that can happen under any propeosed course of action and to decide in the right of that.” See John Rawls, Theory of Justice, p 154.
[5] John Rawls says, “But even this wider theory fails to embrace all moral relationships, since it would seem to include only our relations with other persons and to leave out of account how we are to conduct ourselves toward animals and the rest of nature.” See Theory of Justice, p 17. I think that the absence of consideration of nature and environment is Rawls’ limit. In particular, in case of the buildup of Jeju naval base, a environment – eco-friendly or protection of environment – is a very important factor even though it is pretty political issue.
Links,
This article just came in over the Twitter feed, “Popping the Jeju Bubble”: http://www.fpif.org/articles/popping_the_jeju_bubble.
“The Save Jeju Island campaign is what many international peace activists have been waiting for: an entirely winnable cause for peace with significant international implications. It’s a shot across the bow against U.S. militarization efforts in a region that Washington increasingly sees as the next front after the Middle East. The Jeju Island naval base project is not only highly symbolic but also quite dire in its potential impact on global security.”