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 204
... equal citizenship must be the same for each member of society . Nevertheless some of the equal liberties may be more extensive than others , assuming that their extensions can be compared . More realis- tically , if it is supposed that ...
... equal citizenship must be the same for each member of society . Nevertheless some of the equal liberties may be more extensive than others , assuming that their extensions can be compared . More realis- tically , if it is supposed that ...
Page 205
... equal liberty shared by all . This defines the end of social justice . These remarks about the concept of liberty are unhappily abstract . At this stage it would serve no purpose to ... Equal Liberty of Conscience Equal Liberty of Conscience.
... equal liberty shared by all . This defines the end of social justice . These remarks about the concept of liberty are unhappily abstract . At this stage it would serve no purpose to ... Equal Liberty of Conscience Equal Liberty of Conscience.
Page 224
... equal political liberty is its extent . How broadly are these liberties to be defined ? Offhand it is not clear what extent means here . Each of the political liberties can be more or less widely defined . Somewhat arbitrarily , but ...
... equal political liberty is its extent . How broadly are these liberties to be defined ? Offhand it is not clear what extent means here . Each of the political liberties can be more or less widely defined . Somewhat arbitrarily , but ...
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