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 84
... depends upon what the public rules say he will be entitled to , and what a person is en- titled to depends on what he does . The distribution which results is arrived at by honoring the claims determined by what persons un- dertake to ...
... depends upon what the public rules say he will be entitled to , and what a person is en- titled to depends on what he does . The distribution which results is arrived at by honoring the claims determined by what persons un- dertake to ...
Page 285
... depends upon the average wealth of the country and that , other things equal , the minimum should be higher when the average increases . Or one might say that the proper level is determined by customary expectations . But these ...
... depends upon the average wealth of the country and that , other things equal , the minimum should be higher when the average increases . Or one might say that the proper level is determined by customary expectations . But these ...
Page 514
... depends upon a convergence of observations the force of which is not summed up until later ( §86 ) . I begin by noting that we sometimes doubt the soundness of our moral attitudes when we reflect on their psychological origins ...
... depends upon a convergence of observations the force of which is not summed up until later ( §86 ) . I begin by noting that we sometimes doubt the soundness of our moral attitudes when we reflect on their psychological origins ...
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