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 11
... Contract , and Kant's ethical works beginning with The Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals as definitive of the contract tradition . For all of its greatness , Hobbes's Leviathan raises special problems . A general historical ...
... Contract , and Kant's ethical works beginning with The Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals as definitive of the contract tradition . For all of its greatness , Hobbes's Leviathan raises special problems . A general historical ...
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... contract theory . Now there may be an objection to the term " contract " and related expressions , but I think it will serve reasonably well . Many words have misleading connotations which at first are likely to confuse . The terms ...
... contract theory . Now there may be an objection to the term " contract " and related expressions , but I think it will serve reasonably well . Many words have misleading connotations which at first are likely to confuse . The terms ...
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... contract theory , 566 Terrell , Huntington , 516n Thoreau , H. D. , 368 Thorpe , W. H. , 431n Time preference , § 45 : 293–298 ; de- fined , 293ff ; in classical utilitarianism , 286f , 297f ; Sidgwick on , 293f ; op- position to ...
... contract theory , 566 Terrell , Huntington , 516n Thoreau , H. D. , 368 Thorpe , W. H. , 431n Time preference , § 45 : 293–298 ; de- fined , 293ff ; in classical utilitarianism , 286f , 297f ; Sidgwick on , 293f ; op- position 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