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 130
... follow from the concept of right , much less from the meaning of morality . I avoid an appeal to the analysis of concepts at crucial points of this kind . There are many constraints that can reasonably be asso- ciated with the concept ...
... follow from the concept of right , much less from the meaning of morality . I avoid an appeal to the analysis of concepts at crucial points of this kind . There are many constraints that can reasonably be asso- ciated with the concept ...
Page 466
... follow these precepts insofar as they apply to them as well . The parents should exemplify the morality which they enjoin , and make explicit its underlying principles as time goes on . Doing this is required not only to arouse the ...
... follow these precepts insofar as they apply to them as well . The parents should exemplify the morality which they enjoin , and make explicit its underlying principles as time goes on . Doing this is required not only to arouse the ...
Page 550
... follow , there is nothing essential that is lacking , no way in which it could have been distinctly better . So even if the material means that support our mode of life can always be imagined to be greater , and a different pattern of ...
... follow , there is nothing essential that is lacking , no way in which it could have been distinctly better . So even if the material means that support our mode of life can always be imagined to be greater , and a different pattern of ...
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