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 9
... apply to what is certainly a part of the basic structure as intuitively under- stood ; I shall then try to extend the application of these principles so that they cover what would appear to be the main elements of this structure ...
... apply to what is certainly a part of the basic structure as intuitively under- stood ; I shall then try to extend the application of these principles so that they cover what would appear to be the main elements of this structure ...
Page 115
... apply to us . It also constrains us to further just arrangements not yet established , at least when this can be done without too much cost to ourselves . Thus if the basic structure of society is just , or as just as it is reason- able ...
... apply to us . It also constrains us to further just arrangements not yet established , at least when this can be done without too much cost to ourselves . Thus if the basic structure of society is just , or as just as it is reason- able ...
Page 377
... apply to societies as units and to the basic struc- ture . Imagine also that the various principles of natural duty and of obligation that apply to individuals have been adopted . Thus the persons in the original position have agreed to ...
... apply to societies as units and to the basic struc- ture . Imagine also that the various principles of natural duty and of obligation that apply to individuals have been adopted . Thus the persons in the original position have agreed to ...
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 constitution constraints contract doctrine cooperation course defined definition desire difference principle discussion distribution economic efficiency ends envy equal liberty ethical example expectations fact favored feelings further greater H. L. A. Hart human idea ideal individuals initial situation injustice institutions interests interpretation intuitionism intuitive justice as fairness justified least less limits maximize means ment moral natural duty notion one's original position particular parties persons point of view political precepts preferences 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 social standpoint suppose theory of justice things tion unjust utilitarian veil of ignorance W. G. Runciman well-ordered society