A Theory of JusticeThough the "Revised Edition of A Theory of Justice", published in 1999, is the definitive statement of Rawls's view, so much of the extensive literature on Rawls's theory refers to the first edition. This reissue makes the first edition once again available for scholars and serious students of Rawls's work. |
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Page 427
... activities exclude the possibility of individual style and personal expression which com- plex activities permit or even require , for how could everyone do them in the same way ? That we should follow our natural bent and the lessons ...
... activities exclude the possibility of individual style and personal expression which com- plex activities permit or even require , for how could everyone do them in the same way ? That we should follow our natural bent and the lessons ...
Page 429
... activities as promoting the common interest and also to take pleasure in them as displays of human excellence . To the degree , then , that the esteem and admiration of others is desired , the activities favored by the Aristotelian ...
... activities as promoting the common interest and also to take pleasure in them as displays of human excellence . To the degree , then , that the esteem and admiration of others is desired , the activities favored by the Aristotelian ...
Page 431
... activities ( compatible with the principle of justice ) and proceeds along each of its chains up to the point where no further improvement results from any feasible change in the schedule . This overall standard does not , of course ...
... activities ( compatible with the principle of justice ) and proceeds along each of its chains up to the point where no further improvement results from any feasible change in the schedule . This overall standard does not , of course ...
Contents
JUSTICE AS FAIRNESS | 3 |
The Subject of Justice | 7 |
The Main Idea of the Theory of Justice | 11 |
Copyright | |
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accept advantages aims apply argument arrangements assume assumptions basic structure ciples circumstances citizens civil disobedience claims conception of justice considered judgments constitution constraints contract doctrine course defined definition desire difference principle discussion distribution economic effective efficiency ends envy equal liberty ethical example expectations fact favored feelings further greater H. L. A. Hart human idea ideal individuals initial situation institutions interests interpretation intuitionism intuitive justice as fairness justified least less maximize means ments natural duty notion one's original position particular parties point of view political precepts preferences primary principle of fairness principle of utility principles of justice priority problem procedural justice question rational plan reason recognized reflective equilibrium regulated relevant rules scheme seems sense of justice standpoint suppose theory of justice things tion unjust utilitarian veil of ignorance W. D. Ross W. G. Runciman well-ordered society