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 18
... seems reasonable to impose on arguments for principles of justice , and therefore on these principles themselves . Thus it seems reasonable and generally acceptable that no one should be advantaged or disad- vantaged by natural fortune ...
... seems reasonable to impose on arguments for principles of justice , and therefore on these principles themselves . Thus it seems reasonable and generally acceptable that no one should be advantaged or disad- vantaged by natural fortune ...
Page 104
... seems to be one of the fixed points of our considered judgments that no one deserves his place in the distribution of native endowments , any more than one deserves one's initial starting place in society . The assertion that a man ...
... seems to be one of the fixed points of our considered judgments that no one deserves his place in the distribution of native endowments , any more than one deserves one's initial starting place in society . The assertion that a man ...
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... seems clear that such a scheme is to be assessed by what it will probably lead to in each future period of time ... seems sound enough . But the use of the principle of inclusiveness may seem problematical . With a fixed system of ends ...
... seems clear that such a scheme is to be assessed by what it will probably lead to in each future period of time ... seems sound enough . But the use of the principle of inclusiveness may seem problematical . With a fixed system of ends ...
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