The Individual in Royce´s and Sandel´s Philosophy as a Response to Rawls´s Self
The Individual in Royce´s and Sandel´s Philosophy as a Response to Rawls´s Self

Summary/Abstract: In the current debate, we find the conditions for linking identity with the ability to act morally. Michael Sandel argues that in order to consider our abilities to act morally, we must examine our connection to society. In fact, it is first our identity which is formed from this connection, which then in turn informs our commitments and obligations. This argument is part of Sandel’s criticisms of Rawls’s theory of justice, where commitments are the result of free will. Sandel finds in Joshua Royce an ally for his claims as Royce argues in his philosophy of individualization that our commitments are formed from our place in the world and our relationships with others; furthermore, our ability to fulfill these commitments depends on virtue and loyalty.

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