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
... give a full account of our judgments and necessitates a plurality of competing principles . He contends that attempts to go beyond these principles either reduce to triviality , as when it is said that social justice is to give every ...
... give a full account of our judgments and necessitates a plurality of competing principles . He contends that attempts to go beyond these principles either reduce to triviality , as when it is said that social justice is to give every ...
Page 187
... give free scope to the operation of fellow feeling . In the original position , by contrast , the parties are mutually dis- interested rather than sympathetic ; but lacking knowledge of their natural assets or social situation , they ...
... give free scope to the operation of fellow feeling . In the original position , by contrast , the parties are mutually dis- interested rather than sympathetic ; but lacking knowledge of their natural assets or social situation , they ...
Page 290
... gives something as a fair return to the other . But in the course of history no generation gives to the preceding ... give the least . Now this may appear unjust . Herzen remarks that human development is a kind of chronological ...
... gives something as a fair return to the other . But in the course of history no generation gives to the preceding ... give the least . Now this may appear unjust . Herzen remarks that human development is a kind of chronological ...
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