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 36
... balance of precepts , or at least for confining it within narrower limits . Thus we can consider the problems of justice by reference to cer- tain ends of social policy . Yet this approach also is likely to rely on intuition , since it ...
... balance of precepts , or at least for confining it within narrower limits . Thus we can consider the problems of justice by reference to cer- tain ends of social policy . Yet this approach also is likely to rely on intuition , since it ...
Page 38
... balance of principles . Nevertheless such an intuitionist conception , if it were to fit our con- sidered judgments on reflection , would be by no means without importance . At least it would single out the criteria which are sig ...
... balance of principles . Nevertheless such an intuitionist conception , if it were to fit our con- sidered judgments on reflection , would be by no means without importance . At least it would single out the criteria which are sig ...
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... balance average utility against the principle of redress 3. To balance a list of prima facie principles ( as appropriate ) E. Egoistic Conceptions ( See §23 where it is explained why strictly speaking the egoistic conceptions are not ...
... balance average utility against the principle of redress 3. To balance a list of prima facie principles ( as appropriate ) E. Egoistic Conceptions ( See §23 where it is explained why strictly speaking the egoistic conceptions are not ...
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