COHEN’S CRITIQUE OF RAWLSIANISM AND THE PROBLEMS OF OCCUPATIONAL AUTONOMY AND EFFICIENCY

Abstract

This article addresses G. A. Cohen’s critique of Rawlsianism. Departing from the usual view, I argue that Cohen’s critique is compatible with an ideal of just society in which talented citizens enjoy occupational autonomy. The problem with an egalitarianism of Cohen’s style is to conciliate equality and efficiency.