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 253
... human individual . The argument for the two principles of justice does not assume that the parties have particular ends , but only that they desire certain primary goods . These are things that it is rational to want whatever else one ...
... human individual . The argument for the two principles of justice does not assume that the parties have particular ends , but only that they desire certain primary goods . These are things that it is rational to want whatever else one ...
Page 257
... Human freedom is to be regulated by principles chosen in the light of these natural restrictions . Thus justice as fairness is a theory of human justice and among its premises are the elementary facts about persons and their place in ...
... Human freedom is to be regulated by principles chosen in the light of these natural restrictions . Thus justice as fairness is a theory of human justice and among its premises are the elementary facts about persons and their place in ...
Page 425
... human needs and abilities are perhaps clear enough and I shall assume that common sense knowledge suffices for our purposes here . Before taking up the Aristotelian Principle , however , I should comment briefly on the human goods ( as ...
... human needs and abilities are perhaps clear enough and I shall assume that common sense knowledge suffices for our purposes here . Before taking up the Aristotelian Principle , however , I should comment briefly on the human goods ( as ...
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