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 208
... once the parties ' concern for the next genera- tion is taken into account . Since they have a desire to obtain ... once they come of age . Those who care for others must choose for them in the light of what they will want whatever else ...
... once the parties ' concern for the next genera- tion is taken into account . Since they have a desire to obtain ... once they come of age . Those who care for others must choose for them in the light of what they will want whatever else ...
Page 324
... once the conventions required for interpersonal comparisons are examined , we see that there are various methods for defining these comparisons . Yet these methods involve strikingly different assumptions and presumably have very ...
... once the conventions required for interpersonal comparisons are examined , we see that there are various methods for defining these comparisons . Yet these methods involve strikingly different assumptions and presumably have very ...
Page 561
... once but only gradually ; but in ways that justice allows , he is able to formulate and to follow a plan of life and thereby to fashion his own unity . The distinctive feature of a dominant - end conception is how it supposes the self's ...
... once but only gradually ; but in ways that justice allows , he is able to formulate and to follow a plan of life and thereby to fashion his own unity . The distinctive feature of a dominant - end conception is how it supposes the self's ...
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 considered judgments constitution constraints contract doctrine course defined definition desire difference principle discussion distribution economic effective efficiency ends envy equal liberty ethical example expectations express fact favored feelings further greater H. L. A. Hart human idea ideal individuals inequalities initial situation injustice institutions interests interpretation intuitionism intuitive justice as fairness justified least less limits maximize means ments natural duty notion one's original position particular parties philosophical point of view political precepts preferences principle of fairness principle of utility principles of justice problem procedural justice question rational plan reason recognized reflective equilibrium regulated relevant rules scheme seems sense of justice standpoint suppose theory of justice things tion unjust utilitarian veil of ignorance W. G. Runciman well-ordered society