Ideal Theory vs. Non-Ideal Theory

Ideal Theory vs. Non-Ideal Theory (John Rawls, 1990s) – a contrast proposed to describe the evolution of practical theories, suggesting that one starts with an Ideal Theory (e.g., involving universal compliance with principles and/or oriented to a utopian endstate) that serves as a precursor to a Non-Ideal Theory (e.g., involving partial compliance with principles and/or embracing an always-evolving horizon)

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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2024). “Ideal Theory vs. Non-Ideal Theory” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.