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 81
... favored and x , the least favored with x2 in between . Let the expectations of x1 be marked off along the horizontal axis , the expecta- tions of x2 and x3 along the vertical axis . The curves showing the contri- bution of the most ...
... favored and x , the least favored with x2 in between . Let the expectations of x1 be marked off along the horizontal axis , the expecta- tions of x2 and x3 along the vertical axis . The curves showing the contri- bution of the most ...
Page 82
... favored positions spread generally through- out society and are not confined to particular sectors , it seems plaus- ible that if the least advantaged benefit so do others in between . Moreover , a wide diffusion of benefits is favored ...
... favored positions spread generally through- out society and are not confined to particular sectors , it seems plaus- ible that if the least advantaged benefit so do others in between . Moreover , a wide diffusion of benefits is favored ...
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... favored . Actually , since we are most interested in the comparison with the least favored man , let us assume that B is this individual . Now B can accept A's being better off since A's advantages have been gained in ways that improve ...
... favored . Actually , since we are most interested in the comparison with the least favored man , let us assume that B is this individual . Now B can accept A's being better off since A's advantages have been gained in ways that improve ...
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