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 379
... means that a nation may use to wage war , its jus in bello.28 Even in a just war certain forms of violence are strictly inadmissible ; and where a country's right to war is questionable and uncertain , the constraints on the means it ...
... means that a nation may use to wage war , its jus in bello.28 Even in a just war certain forms of violence are strictly inadmissible ; and where a country's right to war is questionable and uncertain , the constraints on the means it ...
Page 415
... means that we can choose now which desires we shall have at a later time . One might suppose at first that this is not possible . We some- times think that our major desires at least are fixed and that we deliberate solely about the means ...
... means that we can choose now which desires we shall have at a later time . One might suppose at first that this is not possible . We some- times think that our major desires at least are fixed and that we deliberate solely about the means ...
Page 545
... means is left to take care of itself in accordance with the idea of pure procedural justice . Of course doing this assumes the requisite background institutions which narrow the range of inequalities so that excusable envy does not ...
... means is left to take care of itself in accordance with the idea of pure procedural justice . Of course doing this assumes the requisite background institutions which narrow the range of inequalities so that excusable envy does not ...
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