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 111
... fairness and fidelity , mutual respect and beneficence as these apply to indi- viduals , as well as on principles for the conduct of states . The intuitive idea is this : the concept of something's being right is the same as , or better ...
... fairness and fidelity , mutual respect and beneficence as these apply to indi- viduals , as well as on principles for the conduct of states . The intuitive idea is this : the concept of something's being right is the same as , or better ...
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John Rawls. of the principle of fairness which states this condition . It has noth- ing to do with the contractual nature of justice as fairness.30 In fact , once the full set of principles , a complete conception of right , is on hand ...
John Rawls. of the principle of fairness which states this condition . It has noth- ing to do with the contractual nature of justice as fairness.30 In fact , once the full set of principles , a complete conception of right , is on hand ...
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... fairness . This principle can be used to secure these ventures in ways consistent with freedom of choice and without unnecessarily multiplying moral requirements . At the same time , given the principle of fairness , we see why there ...
... fairness . This principle can be used to secure these ventures in ways consistent with freedom of choice and without unnecessarily multiplying moral requirements . At the same time , given the principle of fairness , we see why there ...
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