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 55
... certain persons at a certain time and place of the actions specified by these rules . There is an ambiguity , then , as to which is just or unjust , the institution as realized or the insti- tution as an abstract object . It seems best ...
... certain persons at a certain time and place of the actions specified by these rules . There is an ambiguity , then , as to which is just or unjust , the institution as realized or the insti- tution as an abstract object . It seems best ...
Page 62
... certain assumptions that I must even- tually try to explain and justify . A theory of justice depends upon a theory of society in ways that will become evident as we proceed . For the present , it should be observed that the two ...
... certain assumptions that I must even- tually try to explain and justify . A theory of justice depends upon a theory of society in ways that will become evident as we proceed . For the present , it should be observed that the two ...
Page 487
... certain moral feelings evidences the absence of certain natural ties . Or alternatively , the presence of certain natural attachments gives rise to a liability to certain moral emotions once the requisite moral development has taken ...
... certain moral feelings evidences the absence of certain natural ties . Or alternatively , the presence of certain natural attachments gives rise to a liability to certain moral emotions once the requisite moral development has taken ...
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