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 164
... societies , how will a single individual decide which society to join ? If he knows his own abilities and interests precisely , and if he has detailed information about these societies , he may be able to foresee the well - being that ...
... societies , how will a single individual decide which society to join ? If he knows his own abilities and interests precisely , and if he has detailed information about these societies , he may be able to foresee the well - being that ...
Page 165
... society . It is still assumed , though , that his preferences are the same as the people in these societies . Now suppose that he con- tinues to reason along probabilistic lines by holding that he has an equal chance of being any ...
... society . It is still assumed , though , that his preferences are the same as the people in these societies . Now suppose that he con- tinues to reason along probabilistic lines by holding that he has an equal chance of being any ...
Page 577
... society , being a good person ( and in particular having an effective sense of justice ) is indeed a good for that person ; and second that this form of society is a good society . The first assertion follows from congruence ; the ...
... society , being a good person ( and in particular having an effective sense of justice ) is indeed a good for that person ; and second that this form of society is a good society . The first assertion follows from congruence ; 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 constitution constraints contract doctrine cooperation course defined definition desire difference principle discussion distribution economic efficiency ends envy equal liberty ethical example expectations fact favored feelings further greater H. L. A. Hart human idea ideal individuals initial situation injustice institutions interests interpretation intuitionism intuitive justice as fairness justified least less limits maximize means ment moral natural duty notion one's original position particular parties persons point of view political precepts preferences 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 social standpoint suppose theory of justice things tion unjust utilitarian veil of ignorance W. G. Runciman well-ordered society