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 213
... limits ) and for his fulfilling his interpretation of his moral and religious obligations . To restrain liberty of conscience at the boundary , however inexact , of the state's interest in public order is a limit derived from the ...
... limits ) and for his fulfilling his interpretation of his moral and religious obligations . To restrain liberty of conscience at the boundary , however inexact , of the state's interest in public order is a limit derived from the ...
Page 228
... limit its application . The constitution may define a more or a less extensive freedom of participation ; it may allow ... limits on the extent of the principle of participation are assumed to fall equally upon everyone . For this reason ...
... limit its application . The constitution may define a more or a less extensive freedom of participation ; it may allow ... limits on the extent of the principle of participation are assumed to fall equally upon everyone . For this reason ...
Page 351
... limits of injustice . In trying to discern these limits we approach the deeper problem of political duty and obligation . The difficulty here lies in part in the fact that there is a conflict of principles in these cases . Some ...
... limits of injustice . In trying to discern these limits we approach the deeper problem of political duty and obligation . The difficulty here lies in part in the fact that there is a conflict of principles in these cases . Some ...
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