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 190
... person's good as this person's rational self - love would require . Very often how one is to realize this desire is clear enough . The difficulty is that the love of several persons is thrown into confusion once the claims of these persons ...
... person's good as this person's rational self - love would require . Very often how one is to realize this desire is clear enough . The difficulty is that the love of several persons is thrown into confusion once the claims of these persons ...
Page 191
... person choose for a society comprised of these individuals ? As this person would , let us sup- pose , love this plurality of persons as he loves himself , perhaps the principles he would choose characterize the aims of benevolence ...
... person choose for a society comprised of these individuals ? As this person would , let us sup- pose , love this plurality of persons as he loves himself , perhaps the principles he would choose characterize the aims of benevolence ...
Page 433
... PERSONS Having defined a person's good as the successful execution of a rational plan of life , and his lesser goods as parts thereof , we are in a position to introduce further definitions . In this way the concept of goodness is ...
... PERSONS Having defined a person's good as the successful execution of a rational plan of life , and his lesser goods as parts thereof , we are in a position to introduce further definitions . In this way the concept of goodness is ...
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