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 114
... . Thus we have a natural duty not to be cruel , and a duty to help another , whether or not we have com- mitted ourselves to these actions . It is no defense 114 The Principles of Justice Principles for Individuals: The Natural Duties.
... . Thus we have a natural duty not to be cruel , and a duty to help another , whether or not we have com- mitted ourselves to these actions . It is no defense 114 The Principles of Justice Principles for Individuals: The Natural Duties.
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... natural duties is that they hold between persons irrespective of their institutional relatior . hips ; they obtain between all as equal moral persons . In this sense the natural duties are owed not only to definite individuals , say to ...
... natural duties is that they hold between persons irrespective of their institutional relatior . hips ; they obtain between all as equal moral persons . In this sense the natural duties are owed not only to definite individuals , say to ...
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... obligation or natural duty . In studying permis- sions one wishes to single out those that are significant from a moral point of view and to explain their relation to duties and obligations . Many such actions are morally indifferent or ...
... obligation or natural duty . In studying permis- sions one wishes to single out those that are significant from a moral point of view and to explain their relation to duties and obligations . Many such actions are morally indifferent or ...
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