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 86
... lead to it . By contrast , pure procedural justice obtains when there is no independent criterion for the right result : instead there is a correct or fair procedure such that the outcome is likewise correct or fair , whatever it is ...
... lead to it . By contrast , pure procedural justice obtains when there is no independent criterion for the right result : instead there is a correct or fair procedure such that the outcome is likewise correct or fair , whatever it is ...
Page 336
... lead to instability of the first kind . But since even with a sense of justice men's compliance with a coop- erative venture is predicated on the belief that others will do their part , citizens may be tempted to avoid making a ...
... lead to instability of the first kind . But since even with a sense of justice men's compliance with a coop- erative venture is predicated on the belief that others will do their part , citizens may be tempted to avoid making a ...
Page 415
... lead us to make a general desire more specific , as when a desire for music becomes a desire to hear a particular work . But let us suppose that , except for these sorts of exceptions , we do not choose now what to desire now ...
... lead us to make a general desire more specific , as when a desire for music becomes a desire to hear a particular work . But let us suppose that , except for these sorts of exceptions , we do not choose now what to desire now ...
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