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 112
... obligations . All obligations arise in this way . It is important , however , to note that the principle of fairness has two parts , the first which states that the institutions or practices in question must be just , the second which ...
... obligations . All obligations arise in this way . It is important , however , to note that the principle of fairness has two parts , the first which states that the institutions or practices in question must be just , the second which ...
Page 113
... obligations when we marry as well as when we accept positions of judicial , administrative , or other authority . We acquire obligations by promising and by tacit under- standings , and even when we join a game , namely , the obligation ...
... obligations when we marry as well as when we accept positions of judicial , administrative , or other authority . We acquire obligations by promising and by tacit under- standings , and even when we join a game , namely , the obligation ...
Page 344
... obligations and duties differ- ently when they conflict precisely because they do not arise in the same way . In some cases at least , the fact that obligations are freely assumed is bound to affect their assessment when they conflict ...
... obligations and duties differ- ently when they conflict precisely because they do not arise in the same way . In some cases at least , the fact that obligations are freely assumed is bound to affect their assessment when they conflict ...
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