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 125
... hold at one stage of culture , a different conception at another . Such a family could be counted as itself a conception of justice ; it would consist of a set of ordered pairs , each pair being a concep- tion of justice matched with ...
... hold at one stage of culture , a different conception at another . Such a family could be counted as itself a conception of justice ; it would consist of a set of ordered pairs , each pair being a concep- tion of justice matched with ...
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... hold for everyone in virtue of their being moral persons . Thus I assume that each can understand these principles and use them in his deliberations . This imposes an upper bound of sorts on how complex they can be , and on the kinds ...
... hold for everyone in virtue of their being moral persons . Thus I assume that each can understand these principles and use them in his deliberations . This imposes an upper bound of sorts on how complex they can be , and on the kinds ...
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... hold doctrines that commit them to suppress the constitutional liberties whenever they have the power . Again , there are those who reject intellectual freedom but who nevertheless hold positions in the university . It may appear that ...
... hold doctrines that commit them to suppress the constitutional liberties whenever they have the power . Again , there are those who reject intellectual freedom but who nevertheless hold positions in the university . It may appear that ...
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