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 80
... least favored position subject to the required constraints . As long as doing this is an improvement for everyone , as we assume it is , the estimated gains from the situation of hypothetical equality are irrelevant , if not largely ...
... least favored position subject to the required constraints . As long as doing this is an improvement for everyone , as we assume it is , the estimated gains from the situation of hypothetical equality are irrelevant , if not largely ...
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... least advantaged benefit so do others in between . Moreover , a wide diffusion of benefits is favored by two features of institutions both exemplified by the basic structure : first , they are set up to advance certain fundamental ...
... least advantaged benefit so do others in between . Moreover , a wide diffusion of benefits is favored by two features of institutions both exemplified by the basic structure : first , they are set up to advance certain fundamental ...
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... least advantaged segment . This definition depends only upon the lower half of the distribution and has the merit of focusing attention on the social distance be- tween those who have least and the average citizen.10 Surely this gap is ...
... least advantaged segment . This definition depends only upon the lower half of the distribution and has the merit of focusing attention on the social distance be- tween those who have least and the average citizen.10 Surely this gap is ...
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