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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John Rawls. or liberty is less extensive than it should be . Now all the liberties of equal citizenship must be the same for each member of society . Nevertheless some of the equal liberties may be more extensive than others , assuming ...
John Rawls. or liberty is less extensive than it should be . Now all the liberties of equal citizenship must be the same for each member of society . Nevertheless some of the equal liberties may be more extensive than others , assuming ...
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... liberty . Taking the two principles together , the basic structure is to be arranged to maximize the worth to the least advan- taged of the complete scheme of equal liberty shared ... Equal Liberty of Conscience Equal Liberty of Conscience.
... liberty . Taking the two principles together , the basic structure is to be arranged to maximize the worth to the least advan- taged of the complete scheme of equal liberty shared ... Equal Liberty of Conscience Equal Liberty of Conscience.
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John Rawls. Now it seems that equal liberty of conscience is the only principle that the persons in the original position can acknowledge . They can- not take chances with their liberty by permitting the ... Equal Liberty of Conscience.
John Rawls. Now it seems that equal liberty of conscience is the only principle that the persons in the original position can acknowledge . They can- not take chances with their liberty by permitting the ... Equal Liberty of Conscience.
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 considered judgments constitution constraints contract doctrine course defined definition desire difference principle discussion distribution economic effective efficiency ends envy equal liberty ethical example expectations express fact favored feelings further greater H. L. A. Hart human idea ideal individuals inequalities initial situation injustice institutions interests interpretation intuitionism intuitive justice as fairness justified least less limits maximize means ments natural duty notion one's original position particular parties philosophical point of view political precepts preferences principle of fairness principle of utility principles of justice problem procedural justice question rational plan reason recognized reflective equilibrium regulated relevant rules scheme seems sense of justice standpoint suppose theory of justice things tion unjust utilitarian veil of ignorance W. G. Runciman well-ordered society