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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... determining what they take to be the proper distribution of the benefits and burdens of social cooperation . Thus it seems ... determine a proper balance between competing claims to the advantages of social life . Men can agree to this ...
... determining what they take to be the proper distribution of the benefits and burdens of social cooperation . Thus it seems ... determine a proper balance between competing claims to the advantages of social life . Men can agree to this ...
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... determine the division of advantages from social cooperation . By major institutions I under- stand the political ... determined , in part , by the political system as well as by economic and social circumstances . In this way the ...
... determine the division of advantages from social cooperation . By major institutions I under- stand the political ... determined , in part , by the political system as well as by economic and social circumstances . In this way the ...
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... determine how their relative merits are to be ascertained . Thus common sense precepts do not express a determinate ... determined by the marginal productivity of labor , that is , by the net value of the contribution of a unit of labor ...
... determine how their relative merits are to be ascertained . Thus common sense precepts do not express a determinate ... determined by the marginal productivity of labor , that is , by the net value of the contribution of a unit of labor ...
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