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 22
... utilitarian thought generally and so to all of these different versions of it . I believe that the contrast between the contract view and utilitarianism remains essentially the same in all these cases . Therefore I shall compare justice ...
... utilitarian thought generally and so to all of these different versions of it . I believe that the contrast between the contract view and utilitarianism remains essentially the same in all these cases . Therefore I shall compare justice ...
Page 181
... utilitarian prin- ciples of justice . If , for whatever reasons , the public recognition of utilitarianism entails some loss of self - esteem , there is no way around this drawback . It is an unavoidable cost of the utilitarian scheme ...
... utilitarian prin- ciples of justice . If , for whatever reasons , the public recognition of utilitarianism entails some loss of self - esteem , there is no way around this drawback . It is an unavoidable cost of the utilitarian scheme ...
Page 182
... utilitarian . The motivation assumption by itself does not determine the character of the whole theory . In fact , the case for the principles of justice is strengthened if they would be chosen under different motivation assumptions ...
... utilitarian . The motivation assumption by itself does not determine the character of the whole theory . In fact , the case for the principles of justice is strengthened if they would be chosen under different motivation assumptions ...
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