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 55
... rules which defines offices and positions with their rights and duties , powers and immunities , and the like . These rules specify certain . forms of action as permissible , others as forbidden ; and they provide for certain penalties ...
... rules which defines offices and positions with their rights and duties , powers and immunities , and the like . These rules specify certain . forms of action as permissible , others as forbidden ; and they provide for certain penalties ...
Page 56
... rules of a certain subpart of an institution are known only to those belonging to it , we may assume that there is an understanding that those in this part can make rules for themselves as long as these rules are designed to achieve ...
... rules of a certain subpart of an institution are known only to those belonging to it , we may assume that there is an understanding that those in this part can make rules for themselves as long as these rules are designed to achieve ...
Page 237
... rules a legal system cannot regard the inability to per- form as irrelevant . It would be an intolerable burden on liberty if the liability to penalties was not normally limited to actions within our power to do or not to do . The rule ...
... rules a legal system cannot regard the inability to per- form as irrelevant . It would be an intolerable burden on liberty if the liability to penalties was not normally limited to actions within our power to do or not to do . The rule ...
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