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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... reflective equilibrium . It is an equilibrium because at last our principles and judgments coincide ; and it is reflective since we know to what principles our judgments conform and the premises of their derivation . At the moment every ...
... reflective equilibrium . It is an equilibrium because at last our principles and judgments coincide ; and it is reflective since we know to what principles our judgments conform and the premises of their derivation . At the moment every ...
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... reflective equilibrium and the reasons for introducing it.2 + Let us assume that each person beyond a certain age and possessed of the requisite intellectual capacity develops a sense of justice under normal social circumstances . We ...
... reflective equilibrium and the reasons for introducing it.2 + Let us assume that each person beyond a certain age and possessed of the requisite intellectual capacity develops a sense of justice under normal social circumstances . We ...
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... reflective equilibrium . The need for this idea arises as follows . According to the provisional aim of moral philosophy , one might say that justice as fairness is the hypothesis that the principles which would be chosen in the ...
... reflective equilibrium . The need for this idea arises as follows . According to the provisional aim of moral philosophy , one might say that justice as fairness is the hypothesis that the principles which would be chosen in the ...
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... reflective equilibrium that one is concerned with in moral philosophy . To be sure , it is doubtful whether one can ever reach this state . For even if the idea of all possible descriptions and of all philosophically relevant arguments ...
... reflective equilibrium that one is concerned with in moral philosophy . To be sure , it is doubtful whether one can ever reach this state . For even if the idea of all possible descriptions and of all philosophically relevant arguments ...
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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