👉 Baxterian is a term that refers to a specific kind of philosophical approach or perspective in which individuals are viewed as being fundamentally flawed and unable to achieve their full potential due to innate limitations, such as unconscious bias or lack of empathy. The concept was first introduced by philosopher John Rawls in his work "The Principles of Rationality" (1971), where he argued that the best way to ensure fairness and justice is through the application of a set of principles known as "baxter