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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... notion of reflective equilibrium . The need for this idea arises as follows . According to the provisional aim of ... notion of reflective equilibrium introduces some complica- tions that call for comment . For one thing , it is a notion ...
... notion of reflective equilibrium . The need for this idea arises as follows . According to the provisional aim of ... notion of reflective equilibrium introduces some complica- tions that call for comment . For one thing , it is a notion ...
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... notion of pure procedural justice is a feasible one to follow . It seems more practicable than other traditional ideals , being ex- plicitly framed to coordinate the multitude of possible criteria into one coherent and workable ...
... notion of pure procedural justice is a feasible one to follow . It seems more practicable than other traditional ideals , being ex- plicitly framed to coordinate the multitude of possible criteria into one coherent and workable ...
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... notion of private society . " Its chief features are first that the persons comprising it , whether they are human individuals or associations , have their own private ends which are either compet- ing or independent , but not in any ...
... notion of private society . " Its chief features are first that the persons comprising it , whether they are human individuals or associations , have their own private ends which are either compet- ing or independent , but not in any ...
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