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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... principles of justice may be conceived as principles that would be chosen by rational persons , and that in this way conceptions of justice may be explained and justified . The theory of justice is a part , perhaps the most significant ...
... principles of justice may be conceived as principles that would be chosen by rational persons , and that in this way conceptions of justice may be explained and justified . The theory of justice is a part , perhaps the most significant ...
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... principles of justice should be chosen under certain conditions . To justify a particular description of the initial situation one shows that it incorporates these commonly shared presumptions . One argues from widely accepted but weak ...
... principles of justice should be chosen under certain conditions . To justify a particular description of the initial situation one shows that it incorporates these commonly shared presumptions . One argues from widely accepted but weak ...
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John Rawls. CHAPTER II . THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE The theory of justice may be divided into two main parts : ( 1 ) an interpretation of the initial situation and a formulation of the ... PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE Institutions and Formal Justice.
John Rawls. CHAPTER II . THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE The theory of justice may be divided into two main parts : ( 1 ) an interpretation of the initial situation and a formulation of the ... PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE Institutions and Formal Justice.
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