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 138
... accordance with its principles . In this case a conception of justice is stable . This kind of general information is admissible in the original position . The notion of the veil of ignorance raises several difficulties . Some may ...
... accordance with its principles . In this case a conception of justice is stable . This kind of general information is admissible in the original position . The notion of the veil of ignorance raises several difficulties . Some may ...
Page 190
... accordance with the principles which would be chosen in the origi- nal position . An impartial person is one whose situation and charac- ter enable him to judge in accordance with these principles without bias or prejudice . Instead of ...
... accordance with the principles which would be chosen in the origi- nal position . An impartial person is one whose situation and charac- ter enable him to judge in accordance with these principles without bias or prejudice . Instead of ...
Page 335
... accordance with publicly recognized rules . The principles for institutions have , then , consequences for the acts of persons holding positions in these arrangements . But these persons must also regard their actions as governed by the ...
... accordance with publicly recognized rules . The principles for institutions have , then , consequences for the acts of persons holding positions in these arrangements . But these persons must also regard their actions as governed by 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