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 79
... scheme is , I shall say , just throughout , but not the best just arrangement . A scheme is unjust when the higher expectations , one or more of them , are excessive . If these expecta- tions were decreased , the situation of the least ...
... scheme is , I shall say , just throughout , but not the best just arrangement . A scheme is unjust when the higher expectations , one or more of them , are excessive . If these expecta- tions were decreased , the situation of the least ...
Page 103
... scheme of social cooperation without which no one could have a satisfactory life . Secondly , we can ask for the willing cooperation of everyone only if the terms of the scheme are reasonable . The difference principle , then , seems to ...
... scheme of social cooperation without which no one could have a satisfactory life . Secondly , we can ask for the willing cooperation of everyone only if the terms of the scheme are reasonable . The difference principle , then , seems to ...
Page 279
... scheme . Sometimes this scheme will include measures and policies that a perfectly just system would reject . Two wrongs can make a right in the sense that the best available arrangement may contain a balance of imperfections , an ...
... scheme . Sometimes this scheme will include measures and policies that a perfectly just system would reject . Two wrongs can make a right in the sense that the best available arrangement may contain a balance of imperfections , an ...
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