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 25
... things should be arranged so as to lead to the most good . It is essential to keep in mind that in a teleological theory the good is defined independently from the right . This means two things . First , the theory accounts for our ...
... things should be arranged so as to lead to the most good . It is essential to keep in mind that in a teleological theory the good is defined independently from the right . This means two things . First , the theory accounts for our ...
Page 396
... things as prerequisites for carrying out their plans of life . Other things equal , they prefer a wider to a narrower liberty and opportunity , and a greater rather than a smaller share of wealth and income . That these things are good ...
... things as prerequisites for carrying out their plans of life . Other things equal , they prefer a wider to a narrower liberty and opportunity , and a greater rather than a smaller share of wealth and income . That these things are good ...
Page 469
... things , we must , of course , know what the other person's perspective really is . But finally , having understood another's situation , it still remains for us to regulate our own conduct in the appropriate way by reference to it ...
... things , we must , of course , know what the other person's perspective really is . But finally , having understood another's situation , it still remains for us to regulate our own conduct in the appropriate way by reference to it ...
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