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 145
... facts of human psychology and the principles of moral learning are relevant matters for the parties to examine . If a conception of justice is unlikely to generate its own support , or lacks stability , this fact must not be overlooked ...
... facts of human psychology and the principles of moral learning are relevant matters for the parties to examine . If a conception of justice is unlikely to generate its own support , or lacks stability , this fact must not be overlooked ...
Page 182
... fact , the case for the principles of justice is strengthened if they would be chosen under different motivation assumptions . This indicates that the theory of justice is firmly grounded and not sensitive to slight changes in this ...
... fact , the case for the principles of justice is strengthened if they would be chosen under different motivation assumptions . This indicates that the theory of justice is firmly grounded and not sensitive to slight changes in this ...
Page 387
... fact that it is justifiable ( or may seem so ) by the political principles underlying the constitution , and on these grounds reduce and in some cases suspend the legal sanction.33 Yet quite the opposite may happen when the necessary ...
... fact that it is justifiable ( or may seem so ) by the political principles underlying the constitution , and on these grounds reduce and in some cases suspend the legal sanction.33 Yet quite the opposite may happen when the necessary ...
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