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 103
... advantages have been gained in ways that improve B's prospects . If A were not allowed his better position , B would be even worse off than he is . The diffi- culty is to show that A has no grounds for complaint . Perhaps he is required ...
... advantages have been gained in ways that improve B's prospects . If A were not allowed his better position , B would be even worse off than he is . The diffi- culty is to show that A has no grounds for complaint . Perhaps he is required ...
Page 105
... advantages un- less this is to the benefit of others who are less well off . The family , in its ideal conception and often in practice , is one place where the principle of maximizing the sum of advantages is rejected . Mem- bers of a ...
... advantages un- less this is to the benefit of others who are less well off . The family , in its ideal conception and often in practice , is one place where the principle of maximizing the sum of advantages is rejected . Mem- bers of a ...
Page 287
... advantages for later ones that are far better off . But this calculus of advantages , which balances the losses of some against benefits to others , appears even less justified in the case of generations than among contemporaries . Even ...
... advantages for later ones that are far better off . But this calculus of advantages , which balances the losses of some against benefits to others , appears even less justified in the case of generations than among contemporaries . Even ...
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