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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... representative individuals holding these positions . This expectation indicates their life prospects as viewed from their social station . In general , the expectations of representative persons depend upon the distribution of rights ...
... representative individuals holding these positions . This expectation indicates their life prospects as viewed from their social station . In general , the expectations of representative persons depend upon the distribution of rights ...
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... representative men at a time . These maxima give at least this many efficient positions , for none of them can be departed from to raise the expectations of any one representative man without lowering those of another , namely , the ...
... representative men at a time . These maxima give at least this many efficient positions , for none of them can be departed from to raise the expectations of any one representative man without lowering those of another , namely , the ...
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... representatives , first maximize the welfare of the worst off representative man ; second , for equal welfare of the worst - off representative , maximize the welfare of the second worst - off repre- sentative man , and so on until the ...
... representatives , first maximize the welfare of the worst off representative man ; second , for equal welfare of the worst - off representative , maximize the welfare of the second worst - off repre- sentative man , and so on until 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