Full Name: John Bordley Rawls
Born: 1921
Died: 2002
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Fave Subjects: Power, Fairness, How to Get Along With Others, How to Be Good
Career Highlights:
- Travelled the world in World War II and became interested in peace and fairness
- Won the National Humanities Medal and the Schock Prize for Logic and Philosophy
- Had an asteroid named after him
- Was also a talented baseball player
Big Question:
How do we make sure everyone is treated equally?
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