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 125
... reason lies . The relevant reasons may have been so factored and analyzed by the description of the original position that one conception of justice is distinctly preferable to the others . The argument for it is not strictly speaking a ...
... reason lies . The relevant reasons may have been so factored and analyzed by the description of the original position that one conception of justice is distinctly preferable to the others . The argument for it is not strictly speaking a ...
Page 149
... reason we could say that they are not moral conceptions at all , but simply means of suppression . They have no place on a reason- 16. For a different way of reaching this conclusion , see Philippa Foot , " Moral Arguments , " Mind ...
... reason we could say that they are not moral conceptions at all , but simply means of suppression . They have no place on a reason- 16. For a different way of reaching this conclusion , see Philippa Foot , " Moral Arguments , " Mind ...
Page 256
... reason , I believe , that Kant speaks of the failure to act on the moral law as giving rise to shame and not to ... Reason , pt . II . See also Beck , A Commentary on Kant's Critique of Practical Reason , pp . 233–236 . shall not discuss ...
... reason , I believe , that Kant speaks of the failure to act on the moral law as giving rise to shame and not to ... Reason , pt . II . See also Beck , A Commentary on Kant's Critique of Practical Reason , pp . 233–236 . shall not discuss ...
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