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 110
... adopted , although we may tentatively choose these earlier contingent on subsequent revision . Now the order in which principles are chosen raises a number of questions which I shall skip over . The important thing is that the various ...
... adopted , although we may tentatively choose these earlier contingent on subsequent revision . Now the order in which principles are chosen raises a number of questions which I shall skip over . The important thing is that the various ...
Page 288
... adopted democratically , the conception of the original position achieves the same result . Since no one knows to which generation he belongs , the question is viewed from the standpoint of each and a fair accommodation is expressed by ...
... adopted democratically , the conception of the original position achieves the same result . Since no one knows to which generation he belongs , the question is viewed from the standpoint of each and a fair accommodation is expressed by ...
Page 447
... adopted in the original position . Nevertheless , I have assumed that human beings do recognize certain principles and that these standards may be taken by enu- meration to replace the notion of rationality . We can , if we wish , allow ...
... adopted in the original position . Nevertheless , I have assumed that human beings do recognize certain principles and that these standards may be taken by enu- meration to replace the notion of rationality . We can , if we wish , allow ...
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