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 105
... less advantaged lose , and vice versa . The situation is analogous to being on an efficiency frontier . This is far from desirable when the justice of the basic structure is involved . Thus it is to realize the ideal of the harmony of ...
... less advantaged lose , and vice versa . The situation is analogous to being on an efficiency frontier . This is far from desirable when the justice of the basic structure is involved . Thus it is to realize the ideal of the harmony of ...
Page 500
... less strong than those brought about by the three psychological laws formulated as reciprocity principles ; and a marked capacity for sympathetic identification seems relatively rare . Therefore these feelings provide less support for ...
... less strong than those brought about by the three psychological laws formulated as reciprocity principles ; and a marked capacity for sympathetic identification seems relatively rare . Therefore these feelings provide less support for ...
Page 536
... less favored ; and no one supposes that those who have a larger share are more deserving from a moral point of view . Happiness according to virtue is rejected as a principle of dis- tribution ( $ 48 ) . And so likewise is the principle ...
... less favored ; and no one supposes that those who have a larger share are more deserving from a moral point of view . Happiness according to virtue is rejected as a principle of dis- tribution ( $ 48 ) . And so likewise is the principle ...
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