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  • John Rawls, an American philosopher who held the position of Professor of Philosophy at Harvard University, is widely considered to be the most important political philosopher of the latter part of the 20th century. His highly influential writings have contributed greatly to the shaping of contemporary political thought. [Source: Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society; Rawls, John (1921–2002)]

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