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 152
John Rawls. can be effectively exercised , they will not exchange a lesser liberty for an improvement in economic well - being . It is only when social conditions do not allow the effective establishment of these rights that one can ...
John Rawls. can be effectively exercised , they will not exchange a lesser liberty for an improvement in economic well - being . It is only when social conditions do not allow the effective establishment of these rights that one can ...
Page 198
... effective legal order . Once again this is Bentham's problem of the artificial identification of interests , only here the rules ( just procedure ) are to be framed to give legislation ( just outcome ) likely to accord with the ...
... effective legal order . Once again this is Bentham's problem of the artificial identification of interests , only here the rules ( just procedure ) are to be framed to give legislation ( just outcome ) likely to accord with the ...
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... effective . In addition , we cannot in general select who is to be injured by our unfairness . For example , if we cheat on paying our taxes , or if we find some way to avoid doing our fair share for the community , everyone is hurt ...
... effective . In addition , we cannot in general select who is to be injured by our unfairness . For example , if we cheat on paying our taxes , or if we find some way to avoid doing our fair share for the community , everyone is hurt ...
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