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 45
... exist . Contrary judgments , however , raise a difficulty , since the basis for adjudicating claims is to that extent obscure . Thus our object should be to formulate a conception of justice which , however much it may call upon intu ...
... exist . Contrary judgments , however , raise a difficulty , since the basis for adjudicating claims is to that extent obscure . Thus our object should be to formulate a conception of justice which , however much it may call upon intu ...
Page 218
... exist- ence . Since it can never be to men's advantage , from a general point of view , to forgo the right of self - protection , the only question , then , is whether the tolerant have a right to curb the intolerant when they are of no ...
... exist- ence . Since it can never be to men's advantage , from a general point of view , to forgo the right of self - protection , the only question , then , is whether the tolerant have a right to curb the intolerant when they are of no ...
Page 347
... exists for precisely this purpose ; and so while we normally think of moral requirements as bonds laid upon us , they ... exist , and we want others to know that we recognize this tie and intend to abide by it . Having , then , availed ...
... exists for precisely this purpose ; and so while we normally think of moral requirements as bonds laid upon us , they ... exist , and we want others to know that we recognize this tie and intend to abide by it . Having , then , availed ...
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