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 363
... justified , then surely nonviolent opposition is justified . The problem of civil disobedi- ence , as I shall interpret it , arises only within a more or less just democratic state for those citizens who recognize and accept the ...
... justified , then surely nonviolent opposition is justified . The problem of civil disobedi- ence , as I shall interpret it , arises only within a more or less just democratic state for those citizens who recognize and accept the ...
Page 371
... justification . 57. THE JUSTIFICATION OF CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE With these various distinctions in mind , I shall consider the cir- cumstances under which civil disobedience is justified . For sim- plicity I shall limit the discussion to ...
... justification . 57. THE JUSTIFICATION OF CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE With these various distinctions in mind , I shall consider the cir- cumstances under which civil disobedience is justified . For sim- plicity I shall limit the discussion to ...
Page 373
... justified civil disobedience is met . This condition is , however , a presumption . Some cases may be so extreme ... justified in engaging in civil disobedience , then any other minority in relevantly similar circumstances is likewise ...
... justified civil disobedience is met . This condition is , however , a presumption . Some cases may be so extreme ... justified in engaging in civil disobedience , then any other minority in relevantly similar circumstances is likewise ...
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