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A Theory of Justice by John Rawls is a landmark work of political philosophy first published in 1971 and later revised to clarify key arguments. It belongs to the tradition of normative political theory rather than fiction or narrative nonfiction, and its purpose is to explain what a fair social order should look like. Rawls develops a model of justice as fairness by asking readers to imagine free and rational people choosing principles of justice from an original position behind a veil of ignorance. This thought experiment is designed to remove personal advantage and force impartial reasoning about rights, liberties, and social cooperation. The book directly challenges utilitarian approaches that treat overall welfare as the main standard of justice. Instead, Rawls argues that institutions must protect equal basic liberties and arrange inequalities so they work to the benefit of the least advantaged. Because of its rigor and influence, the book remains essential for students of philosophy, law, political theory, and social policy.