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 88
... individuals en- gaged in it . A distribution cannot be judged in isolation from the system of which it is the outcome or from what individuals have done in good faith in the light of established expectations . If it is asked in the ...
... individuals en- gaged in it . A distribution cannot be judged in isolation from the system of which it is the outcome or from what individuals have done in good faith in the light of established expectations . If it is asked in the ...
Page 191
... individuals that is already given . If the claims of these goods clash , benevolence is at a loss as to how to proceed , as long anyway as it treats these individuals as separate persons . These higher - order sentiments do not include ...
... individuals that is already given . If the claims of these goods clash , benevolence is at a loss as to how to proceed , as long anyway as it treats these individuals as separate persons . These higher - order sentiments do not include ...
Page 335
... individuals . How are they to act ? As a rational citizen or legislator , a person should , it seems , support that ... individuals leads to contrary directives . To avoid this conflict it is necessary , at least when the individual ...
... individuals . How are they to act ? As a rational citizen or legislator , a person should , it seems , support that ... individuals leads to contrary directives . To avoid this conflict it is necessary , at least when the individual ...
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