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 32
... doctrine that it relies very heavily upon the natural facts and contingencies of human life in determining what forms of moral character are to be encouraged in a just society . The moral ideal of justice as fairness is more deeply ...
... doctrine that it relies very heavily upon the natural facts and contingencies of human life in determining what forms of moral character are to be encouraged in a just society . The moral ideal of justice as fairness is more deeply ...
Page 251
... doctrine can be brought into play ( § 82 ) . 40. THE KANTIAN INTERPRETATION OF JUSTICE AS FAIRNESS For the most part I have considered the content of the principle of equal liberty and the meaning of the priority of the rights that it ...
... doctrine can be brought into play ( § 82 ) . 40. THE KANTIAN INTERPRETATION OF JUSTICE AS FAIRNESS For the most part I have considered the content of the principle of equal liberty and the meaning of the priority of the rights that it ...
Page 477
... doctrine that can interpret the sense of justice in a natural way . As Sidgwick notes , a utilitarian never regards ... doctrine of the purely conscientious act is irrational . This doctrine holds , first , that the highest moral motive ...
... doctrine that can interpret the sense of justice in a natural way . As Sidgwick notes , a utilitarian never regards ... doctrine of the purely conscientious act is irrational . This doctrine holds , first , that the highest moral motive ...
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