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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... Interpretation of Justice as Fairness 251 CHAPTER V. DISTRIBUTIVE SHARES 258 41. The Concept of Justice in Political Economy 258 42. Some Remarks about Economic Systems 265 43. Background Institutions for Distributive Justice 274 44 ...
... Interpretation of Justice as Fairness 251 CHAPTER V. DISTRIBUTIVE SHARES 258 41. The Concept of Justice in Political Economy 258 42. Some Remarks about Economic Systems 265 43. Background Institutions for Distributive Justice 274 44 ...
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... interpretation of this role . Now this approach may not seem to tally with tradition . I believe , though , that it does . The more specific sense that Aristotle gives to justice , and from which the most familiar formulations derive ...
... interpretation of this role . Now this approach may not seem to tally with tradition . I believe , though , that it does . The more specific sense that Aristotle gives to justice , and from which the most familiar formulations derive ...
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... interpretation of the initial situation and of the problem of choice posed there , and ( 2 ) a set of principles which , it is argued , would be agreed to . One may accept the first part of the theory ( or some variant thereof ) , but ...
... interpretation of the initial situation and of the problem of choice posed there , and ( 2 ) a set of principles which , it is argued , would be agreed to . One may accept the first part of the theory ( or some variant thereof ) , but ...
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... interpretation ? I 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 ...
... interpretation ? I 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 ...
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... interpretation of the initial situation , then , by the capacity of its principles to accommodate our firmest convictions and to provide guidance where guidance is needed . In searching for the most favored description of this situation ...
... interpretation of the initial situation , then , by the capacity of its principles to accommodate our firmest convictions and to provide guidance where guidance is needed . In searching for the most favored description of this situation ...
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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