Is Sen's approach to justice too abstract?
Some may perceive the emphasis on capabilities and freedoms as abstract, but my aim is to ground these concepts in concrete realities of human lives. The 'Idea of Justice' seeks to provide a framework for comparative evaluation of social arrangements, not necessarily a single perfect society. It's about identifying and reducing injustices, focusing on what we *can* do to make the world a fairer place, based on reasoned scrutiny and public deliberation. The abstract principles are tools for practical improvement.
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