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 178
... accept the greater advantages of others as a sufficient reason for lower expectations over the whole course of our life . This is surely an extreme demand . In fact , when society is conceived as a system of cooperation designed to ...
... accept the greater advantages of others as a sufficient reason for lower expectations over the whole course of our life . This is surely an extreme demand . In fact , when society is conceived as a system of cooperation designed to ...
Page 181
... accept a lesser prospect of life for the sake of others . This is particularly likely to be so when social cooperation is arranged for the good of individuals . That is , those with greater advantages do not claim that they are ...
... accept a lesser prospect of life for the sake of others . This is particularly likely to be so when social cooperation is arranged for the good of individuals . That is , those with greater advantages do not claim that they are ...
Page 217
... accept . Now , to be sure , an intolerant man will say that he acts in good faith and that he does not ask anything for himself that he denies to others . His view , let us suppose , is that he is acting on the principle that God is to ...
... accept . Now , to be sure , an intolerant man will say that he acts in good faith and that he does not ask anything for himself that he denies to others . His view , let us suppose , is that he is acting on the principle that God is to ...
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