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 197
... political views . Since the appropriate conception of justice has been agreed upon , the veil of ignorance is partially lifted . The persons in the convention have , of course , no information about particular in- dividuals : they do ...
... political views . Since the appropriate conception of justice has been agreed upon , the veil of ignorance is partially lifted . The persons in the convention have , of course , no information about particular in- dividuals : they do ...
Page 224
... political liberty is its extent . How broadly are these liberties to be defined ? Offhand it is not clear what extent means here . Each of the political liberties can be more or less widely defined . Somewhat arbitrarily , but ...
... political liberty is its extent . How broadly are these liberties to be defined ? Offhand it is not clear what extent means here . Each of the political liberties can be more or less widely defined . Somewhat arbitrarily , but ...
Page 226
... political parties be autono- mous with respect to private demands , that is , demands not ex- pressed in the public ... political liberty . The necessary corrective steps have not been taken , indeed , they never seem to have been ...
... political parties be autono- mous with respect to private demands , that is , demands not ex- pressed in the public ... political liberty . The necessary corrective steps have not been taken , indeed , they never seem to have been ...
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