ABSTRACT
In this chapter discusses how, indeed, modern neuroscience and social and experimental psychology are shedding vital light on issues related to political justice (and empathy) and how people can use these findings. The chapter provides one powerful objection political realists make to idealist thought of a Rawlsian persuasion is that it is based on thought experiments which cannot possibly come into being, and, therein, makes impossible demands of people. The thought of John Rawls will feature prominently in the pages that follow - his stamp is also visible in the brief remarks which have preceded these. Although he, ultimately, take issue with Rawls's conclusions, he have been greatly influenced by his approach, both to political philosophy. Rawls have been greatly influenced by his approach, both to political philosophy in general, and to the question of social justice in particular. Justice is the first virtue of social institutions, as truth is of systems of thought.
