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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... recognize as reasonable . These constraints express what we are prepared to re- gard as limits on fair terms of social cooperation . One way to look at the idea of the original position , therefore , is to see it as an ex- pository ...
... recognize as reasonable . These constraints express what we are prepared to re- gard as limits on fair terms of social cooperation . One way to look at the idea of the original position , therefore , is to see it as an ex- pository ...
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... recognized and ranked in value by criteria that do not presuppose any standards of right , or what we would normally think of as such . Whereas if the distribution of goods is also counted as a good , perhaps a higher order one , and ...
... recognized and ranked in value by criteria that do not presuppose any standards of right , or what we would normally think of as such . Whereas if the distribution of goods is also counted as a good , perhaps a higher order one , and ...
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... recognized , the place of the impartial spectator and the emphasis on sympathy in the history of utilitarian thought is readily understood . For it is by the conception of the impartial spectator and the use of sympathetic ...
... recognized , the place of the impartial spectator and the emphasis on sympathy in the history of utilitarian thought is readily understood . For it is by the conception of the impartial spectator and the use of sympathetic ...
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... recognize , its fundamental contention . The merit of the classical view as formulated by Bentham , Edge- worth , and Sidgwick is that it clearly recognizes what is at stake , namely , the relative priority of the principles of justice ...
... recognize , its fundamental contention . The merit of the classical view as formulated by Bentham , Edge- worth , and Sidgwick is that it clearly recognizes what is at stake , namely , the relative priority of the principles of justice ...
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... recognize well - formed sentences by formulating clearly expressed principles which make the same discriminations as the native speaker . This is a difficult undertaking which , although still un- finished , is known to require ...
... recognize well - formed sentences by formulating clearly expressed principles which make the same discriminations as the native speaker . This is a difficult undertaking which , although still un- finished , is known to require ...
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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