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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... utility directs society to maxi- mize not the total but the average utility ( per capita ) . This seems to be a more modern view : it was held by Mill and Wicksell , and recently others have given it a new foundation.21 To apply this ...
... utility directs society to maxi- mize not the total but the average utility ( per capita ) . This seems to be a more modern view : it was held by Mill and Wicksell , and recently others have given it a new foundation.21 To apply this ...
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... utility . In this instance , then , men's self - esteem hinges on how they regard one another . If the parties accept the utility criterion , they will lack the support to their self - respect provided by the public commitment of others ...
... utility . In this instance , then , men's self - esteem hinges on how they regard one another . If the parties accept the utility criterion , they will lack the support to their self - respect provided by the public commitment of others ...
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John Rawls. mizing the average utility . In fact , the parties would have chosen the two principles of justice . We should note , then , that utilitarianism , as I have defined it , is the view that the principle of utility is the ...
John Rawls. mizing the average utility . In fact , the parties would have chosen the two principles of justice . We should note , then , that utilitarianism , as I have defined it , is the view that the principle of utility is 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