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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... sense of justice . But this interpretation is clearly oversimplified . In describing our sense of justice an allow- ance must be made for the likelihood that considered judgments are no doubt subject to certain irregularities and ...
... sense of justice . But this interpretation is clearly oversimplified . In describing our sense of justice an allow- ance must be made for the likelihood that considered judgments are no doubt subject to certain irregularities and ...
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John Rawls. CHAPTER VIII . THE SENSE OF JUSTICE Having presented an account of the good , I now turn to the prob- lem of stability . I shall treat it in two stages . In this chapter I dis- cuss the acquisition of the sense of justice by ...
John Rawls. CHAPTER VIII . THE SENSE OF JUSTICE Having presented an account of the good , I now turn to the prob- lem of stability . I shall treat it in two stages . In this chapter I dis- cuss the acquisition of the sense of justice by ...
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... justice once we realize how social ar- rangements answering to them have promoted our good and that of those with whom we are affiliated . In due course we come to ap- preciate the ideal of just human cooperation . Now a sense of justice ...
... justice once we realize how social ar- rangements answering to them have promoted our good and that of those with whom we are affiliated . In due course we come to ap- preciate the ideal of just human cooperation . Now a sense of justice ...
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