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 239
... example , judges must be inde- pendent and impartial , and no man may judge his own case . Trials must be fair and open , but not prejudiced by public clamor . The precepts of natural justice are to insure that the legal order will be ...
... example , judges must be inde- pendent and impartial , and no man may judge his own case . Trials must be fair and open , but not prejudiced by public clamor . The precepts of natural justice are to insure that the legal order will be ...
Page 308
... example , the precept to each according to his contribution covers many cases of distribution in a perfectly competitive economy . Accepting the marginal pro- ductivity theory of distribution , each factor of production receives an ...
... example , the precept to each according to his contribution covers many cases of distribution in a perfectly competitive economy . Accepting the marginal pro- ductivity theory of distribution , each factor of production receives an ...
Page 402
... example , the state- ment that Wildcat is a good mountain may require the kind of amplification provided by adding that it is a good mountain for skiing . Or the observation that it is a good night may call for the explanation that it ...
... example , the state- ment that Wildcat is a good mountain may require the kind of amplification provided by adding that it is a good mountain for skiing . Or the observation that it is a good night may call for the explanation that it ...
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