"The role of philosophy in a democratic society is to help citizens clarify their own political values and to find public reasons for their political positions."

"Once we understand the principles of justice, we can then apply them to the real world, and see what kind of society they would lead to."

"The idea of a liberal democracy is that citizens are free and equal and have a right to participate in the political process."

"The concept of justice is distinct from that of fairness."

"The idea of a constitutional democracy is that political power is to be exercised according to a constitution that is publicly affirmed by all citizens."