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 39
... ethical conception which underlies these weights . A geometrical figure or a mathematical function may describe them , but there are no constructive moral criteria that establish their reasonableness . In- tuitionism holds that in our ...
... ethical conception which underlies these weights . A geometrical figure or a mathematical function may describe them , but there are no constructive moral criteria that establish their reasonableness . In- tuitionism holds that in our ...
Page 348
... ethical theories , justice as fairness holds that natural duties and obliga- tions arise only in virtue of ethical principles . These principles are those that would be chosen in the original position . Together with the relevant facts ...
... ethical theories , justice as fairness holds that natural duties and obliga- tions arise only in virtue of ethical principles . These principles are those that would be chosen in the original position . Together with the relevant facts ...
Page 496
... ethical theory , it is evident in what sense the sequence of stages represents a progressive development and not simply a regular sequence . Just as persons gradually formulate rational plans of life that answer to their deeper ...
... ethical theory , it is evident in what sense the sequence of stages represents a progressive development and not simply a regular sequence . Just as persons gradually formulate rational plans of life that answer to their deeper ...
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