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 12
... situation characterized so as to lead to a certain conception of justice . Among the essential features of this situation is that no one knows his place in society , his class position or social status , nor does any one know his ...
... situation characterized so as to lead to a certain conception of justice . Among the essential features of this situation is that no one knows his place in society , his class position or social status , nor does any one know his ...
Page 120
... situation sets in motion tendencies which restore it , the equilibrium is stable . Of course , the fact that a situation is one of equilibrium , even a stable one , does not entail that it is right or just . It only means that given ...
... situation sets in motion tendencies which restore it , the equilibrium is stable . Of course , the fact that a situation is one of equilibrium , even a stable one , does not entail that it is right or just . It only means that given ...
Page 121
... situation . But clearly arguments from such premises can be fully deductive , as theories in politics and econom- ics attest . We should strive for a kind of moral geometry with all the rigor which this name connotes . Unhappily the ...
... situation . But clearly arguments from such premises can be fully deductive , as theories in politics and econom- ics attest . We should strive for a kind of moral geometry with all the rigor which this name connotes . Unhappily 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