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 237
... given by the legal rules themselves and the principles used to interpret them . Nevertheless , the precept that like decisions be given in like cases significantly limits the discretion of judges and others in authority . The precept ...
... given by the legal rules themselves and the principles used to interpret them . Nevertheless , the precept that like decisions be given in like cases significantly limits the discretion of judges and others in authority . The precept ...
Page 267
... given one way or the other . If the public good is produced his enjoyment of it is not decreased by his not making a contribution . If it is not produced his action would not have changed the situation anyway . A citizen receives the ...
... given one way or the other . If the public good is produced his enjoyment of it is not decreased by his not making a contribution . If it is not produced his action would not have changed the situation anyway . A citizen receives the ...
Page 371
... Given the nature of this way of acting as a special kind of political appeal , it is not usually justified until other steps have been taken within the legal framework . By contrast this require- ment often fails in the obvious cases of ...
... Given the nature of this way of acting as a special kind of political appeal , it is not usually justified until other steps have been taken within the legal framework . By contrast this require- ment often fails in the obvious cases of ...
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