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 415
... desire to avail ourselves of cer- tain means that we have on reflection come to see as useful for our purposes . Furthermore , it is clear that taking thought may lead us to make a general desire more specific , as when a desire for ...
... desire to avail ourselves of cer- tain means that we have on reflection come to see as useful for our purposes . Furthermore , it is clear that taking thought may lead us to make a general desire more specific , as when a desire for ...
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... desire more than anything else once they had full knowledge and experience of what it was.14 The content of the ... desire to do what is right and just simply because it is right and just , no other description being appropriate ; and ...
... desire more than anything else once they had full knowledge and experience of what it was.14 The content of the ... desire to do what is right and just simply because it is right and just , no other description being appropriate ; and ...
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... desire more than anything to act justly and fulfilling this desire is part of their good . Once we acquire a sense of justice that is truly final and effective , as the precedence of justice requires , we are con- firmed in a plan of ...
... desire more than anything to act justly and fulfilling this desire is part of their good . Once we acquire a sense of justice that is truly final and effective , as the precedence of justice requires , we are con- firmed in a plan of ...
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