Overlapping consensus

ID: overlapping-consensus

Overlapping consensus is a concept developed by political philosopher John Rawls in his work "A Theory of Justice" and further elaborated in "Political Liberalism." It refers to a situation in a pluralistic society where individuals or groups with diverse comprehensive doctrines (such as differing religious, philosophical, or moral beliefs) can agree on certain fundamental political principles or norms that govern society.

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