A Theory of Justice: Original EditionThough 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 9
... assume that a deeper understanding can be gained in no other way , and that the nature and aims of a perfectly just society is the fundamental part of the theory of justice . Now admittedly the concept of the basic structure is somewhat ...
... assume that a deeper understanding can be gained in no other way , and that the nature and aims of a perfectly just society is the fundamental part of the theory of justice . Now admittedly the concept of the basic structure is somewhat ...
Page 10
... assume that any reasonably complete ethical theory must include principles for this fundamental problem and that these principles , whatever they are , constitute its doctrine of justice . The concept of justice I take to be defined ...
... assume that any reasonably complete ethical theory must include principles for this fundamental problem and that these principles , whatever they are , constitute its doctrine of justice . The concept of justice I take to be defined ...
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... assume that the parties do not know their conceptions of the good or their special psychological propensities . The principles of justice are chosen behind a veil of ignorance . This ensures that no one is advantaged or disadvantaged in ...
... assume that the parties do not know their conceptions of the good or their special psychological propensities . The principles of justice are chosen behind a veil of ignorance . This ensures that no one is advantaged or disadvantaged in ...
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... assume , for one thing , that there is a broad measure of agreement that principles of justice should be chosen under certain conditions . To justify a particular description of the initial situation one shows that it incorporates these ...
... assume , for one thing , that there is a broad measure of agreement that principles of justice should be chosen under certain conditions . To justify a particular description of the initial situation one shows that it incorporates these ...
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... assume that eventually we shall find a description of the initial situa- tion that both expresses reasonable conditions and yields principles which match our considered judgments duly pruned and adjusted . This state of affairs I refer ...
... assume that eventually we shall find a description of the initial situa- tion that both expresses reasonable conditions and yields principles which match our considered judgments duly pruned and adjusted . This state of affairs I refer ...
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accept advantages aims apply argument arrangements assume assumptions basic structure ciples circumstances citizens civil disobedience claims conception of justice considered judgments constitution constraints contract doctrine course defined definition desire difference principle discussion distribution economic effective efficiency ends envy equal liberty ethical example expectations express fact favored feelings further greater H. L. A. Hart human idea ideal individuals inequalities initial situation injustice institutions interests interpretation intuitionism intuitive justice as fairness justified least less limits maximize means ments natural duty notion one's original position particular parties philosophical point of view political precepts preferences principle of fairness principle of utility principles of justice problem procedural justice question rational plan reason recognized reflective equilibrium regulated relevant rules scheme seems sense of justice standpoint suppose theory of justice things tion unjust utilitarian veil of ignorance W. G. Runciman well-ordered society