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 70
... arrangement is better than some other arrangements , but none of the efficient arrangements is better than another . Now the principle of efficiency can be applied to the basic structure by reference to the expectations of ...
... arrangement is better than some other arrangements , but none of the efficient arrangements is better than another . Now the principle of efficiency can be applied to the basic structure by reference to the expectations of ...
Page 259
... arrangements is fundamental and cannot be avoided . In fact , the cumulative effect of social and economic legislation is to specify the basic structure . Moreover , the social system shapes the wants and aspirations that its citizens ...
... arrangements is fundamental and cannot be avoided . In fact , the cumulative effect of social and economic legislation is to specify the basic structure . Moreover , the social system shapes the wants and aspirations that its citizens ...
Page 335
... arrangements . But these persons must also regard their actions as governed by the principle of utility . In this case the rational citizen or legislator should support the party or statute whose victory or enactment is most likely to ...
... arrangements . But these persons must also regard their actions as governed by the principle of utility . In this case the rational citizen or legislator should support the party or statute whose victory or enactment is most likely 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