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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... original position . I shall not , of course , actually work through this process . Still , we may think of the interpretation of the original position that I shall present as the result of such a hypothetical course of reflection . It ...
... original position . I shall not , of course , actually work through this process . Still , we may think of the interpretation of the original position that I shall present as the result of such a hypothetical course of reflection . It ...
Page 120
... original po- sition is part of the theory of conduct , it does not follow at all that there are actual situations that resemble it . What is necessary is that the principles that would be accepted play the requisite 120 The Original ...
... original po- sition is part of the theory of conduct , it does not follow at all that there are actual situations that resemble it . What is necessary is that the principles that would be accepted play the requisite 120 The Original ...
Page 138
... original position . The notion of the veil of ignorance raises several difficulties . Some may object that the exclusion of nearly all particular informa- tion makes it difficult to ... original position is not to 138 The Original Position.
... original position . The notion of the veil of ignorance raises several difficulties . Some may object that the exclusion of nearly all particular informa- tion makes it difficult to ... original position is not to 138 The Original Position.
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