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 125
... hold at one stage of culture , a different conception at another . Such a family could be counted as itself a conception of justice ; it would consist of a set of ordered pairs , each pair being a concep- tion of justice matched with ...
... hold at one stage of culture , a different conception at another . Such a family could be counted as itself a conception of justice ; it would consist of a set of ordered pairs , each pair being a concep- tion of justice matched with ...
Page 216
... hold doctrines that commit them to suppress the constitutional liberties whenever they have the power . Again , there are those who reject intellectual freedom but who nevertheless hold positions in the university . It may appear that ...
... hold doctrines that commit them to suppress the constitutional liberties whenever they have the power . Again , there are those who reject intellectual freedom but who nevertheless hold positions in the university . It may appear that ...
Page 388
... hold diverse opinions on fundamental political questions . In this case of strictly partitioned consensus , the basis for civil disobedience no longer obtains . For example , suppose those who do not believe in toleration , and who ...
... hold diverse opinions on fundamental political questions . In this case of strictly partitioned consensus , the basis for civil disobedience no longer obtains . For example , suppose those who do not believe in toleration , and who ...
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