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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... favored interpre- tation of this initial choice situation for the purposes of a theory of justice . But how are we to decide what is the most favored interpretation ? I assume , for one thing , that there is a broad measure of agreement ...
... favored interpre- tation of this initial choice situation for the purposes of a theory of justice . But how are we to decide what is the most favored interpretation ? I assume , for one thing , that there is a broad measure of agreement ...
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... favored description of this situation we work from both ends . We begin by describing it so that it repre- sents generally shared and preferably weak conditions . We then see if these conditions are strong enough to yield a significant ...
... favored description of this situation we work from both ends . We begin by describing it so that it repre- sents generally shared and preferably weak conditions . We then see if these conditions are strong enough to yield a significant ...
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... favored interpreta- tion of the initial situation there is no point at which an appeal is made to self - evidence in the traditional sense either of general con- ceptions or particular convictions . I do not claim for the principles of ...
... favored interpreta- tion of the initial situation there is no point at which an appeal is made to self - evidence in the traditional sense either of general con- ceptions or particular convictions . I do not claim for the principles 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