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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... basic structure of society . I then present the main idea of justice as fairness , a theory of justice that generalizes and carries to a higher level of abstraction the traditional conception of the social contract . The compact of ...
... basic structure of society . I then present the main idea of justice as fairness , a theory of justice that generalizes and carries to a higher level of abstraction the traditional conception of the social contract . The compact of ...
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... basic structure of society , or more exactly , the way in which the major social institutions dis- tribute fundamental rights and duties and determine the division of advantages from social cooperation . By major institutions I under ...
... basic structure of society , or more exactly , the way in which the major social institutions dis- tribute fundamental rights and duties and determine the division of advantages from social cooperation . By major institutions I under ...
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... basic structure hold for all cases . These principles may not work for the rules and practices of private associations or for those of less compre- hensive social groups . They may be irrelevant for the various in- formal conventions ...
... basic structure hold for all cases . These principles may not work for the rules and practices of private associations or for those of less compre- hensive social groups . They may be irrelevant for the various in- formal conventions ...
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... fundamental part of the theory of justice . Now admittedly the concept of the basic structure is somewhat vague . It is not always clear which institutions or features thereof should be included . But it would be premature to worry ...
... fundamental part of the theory of justice . Now admittedly the concept of the basic structure is somewhat vague . It is not always clear which institutions or features thereof should be included . But it would be premature to worry ...
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... basic structure of society . I 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 ...
... basic structure of society . I 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 ...
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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