A RAZÃO PÚBLICA EM RAWLS E O BEM COMUM EM SANDEL: o Dever de Assistência às Sociedades Sobrecarregadas como Angola

Rawls and Sandel discuss public reason and the common good in contexts like Angola, transcending scarcity. In The Law of Peoples, Rawls extends his theory to encompass different societies, emphasizing the duty of assistance to burdened societies, helping them become well-ordered or decent societies. Sandel, with a communitarian focus, prioritizes collectivity, while Rawls, a liberal egalitarian, emphasizes the individual. Both advocate for the public interest and the common good, rejecting the tyranny of merit and encouraging resource-sharing to combat inequalities. The challenge lies in how democracy and social justice can thrive when leaders do not adhere to public reason. They urge citizens to act in good faith for social welfare, positively influencing others. Despite their differing perspectives, both converge in promoting just societies and sharing resources to address inequalities. Their debate offers valuable insights for societies like Angola, highlighting civic commitment in the pursuit of a more equitable and inclusive order.