Difference principle is the core value criterion of John Rawls＇ theory of distributive justice. As a principle of distributive justice, difference principle is the theoretic expression to the capitalism welfare-state, which implies the moral ideal of maximum economic equality and the ethical caring for the disadvantaged groups. Difference principle provides proof of moral justification and political legitimacy for the modern social assistance system. Of course, difference principle has class and history limitation in caring for the disadvantaged groups because ...
