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 viii
... principle of utility and noted the apparent incon- gruities between many of its implications and our moral sentiments . But they failed , I believe , to construct a workable and systematic moral conception to oppose it . The outcome is ...
... principle of utility and noted the apparent incon- gruities between many of its implications and our moral sentiments . But they failed , I believe , to construct a workable and systematic moral conception to oppose it . The outcome is ...
Page xiv
... Principles of Justice 150 27. The Reasoning Leading to the Principle of Average Utility 161 28. Some Difficulties with the Average Principle 167 29. Some Main Grounds for the Two Principles of Justice 175 30. Classical Utilitarianism ...
... Principles of Justice 150 27. The Reasoning Leading to the Principle of Average Utility 161 28. Some Difficulties with the Average Principle 167 29. Some Main Grounds for the Two Principles of Justice 175 30. Classical Utilitarianism ...
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... principle of utility would be acknowledged . Offhand it hardly seems likely that persons who view themselves as equals , entitled to press their claims upon one another , would agree to a principle which may require lesser life ...
... principle of utility would be acknowledged . Offhand it hardly seems likely that persons who view themselves as equals , entitled to press their claims upon one another , would agree to a principle which may require lesser life ...
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... doctrine which receives perhaps its clearest and most accessible formulation in Sidgwick . The main idea is that society is ... principle of utility . He says in Inquiry , sec . III , §8 , that " that action is best , which procures the ...
... doctrine which receives perhaps its clearest and most accessible formulation in Sidgwick . The main idea is that society is ... principle of utility . He says in Inquiry , sec . III , §8 , that " that action is best , which procures the ...
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... principle of utility in a natural way : a society is properly arranged when its institutions maximize the net balance of satisfaction . The principle of choice for an association of men is interpreted as an extension of the principle of ...
... principle of utility in a natural way : a society is properly arranged when its institutions maximize the net balance of satisfaction . The principle of choice for an association of men is interpreted as an extension of the principle 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