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 143
... rational decision in the ordinary sense . The concept of rationality invoked here , with the exception of one essential feature , is the standard one familiar in social theory.14 Thus in the usual way , a rational person is thought to ...
... rational decision in the ordinary sense . The concept of rationality invoked here , with the exception of one essential feature , is the standard one familiar in social theory.14 Thus in the usual way , a rational person is thought to ...
Page 409
... rational for him . Note that in the first of these definitions I have implied that a rational plan is presumably but one of many possible plans that are consistent with the principles of rational choice . The reason for this ...
... rational for him . Note that in the first of these definitions I have implied that a rational plan is presumably but one of many possible plans that are consistent with the principles of rational choice . The reason for this ...
Page 424
... rational appraisal . The efforts we should expend making decisions will depend like so much else on circumstances ... rational plan of life that he would choose with deliberative rationality from the maximal class of plans . Although the ...
... rational appraisal . The efforts we should expend making decisions will depend like so much else on circumstances ... rational plan of life that he would choose with deliberative rationality from the maximal class of plans . Although the ...
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