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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... of the changes between editions concerned such central issues , it is important that the first edition remain available for scholars and serious students of Rawls's work . T. M. Scanlon PREFACE In presenting a theory of justice I have ...
... of the changes between editions concerned such central issues , it is important that the first edition remain available for scholars and serious students of Rawls's work . T. M. Scanlon PREFACE In presenting a theory of justice I have ...
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... theory . There is a danger , however , that without consideration of the argument of the last part , the theory of justice will be misunder- stood . In particular , the following sections should be emphasized : § § 66-67 of Chapter VII ...
... theory . There is a danger , however , that without consideration of the argument of the last part , the theory of justice will be misunder- stood . In particular , the following sections should be emphasized : § § 66-67 of Chapter VII ...
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... theory of the good . The notion of primary goods based on the conception discussed in Chapter VII is the result . I also owe him thanks , along with Norman Daniels , for pointing out difficulties with my account of utilitarianism as a ...
... theory of the good . The notion of primary goods based on the conception discussed in Chapter VII is the result . I also owe him thanks , along with Norman Daniels , for pointing out difficulties with my account of utilitarianism as a ...
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... theory found in the essays seems sound to me , and I have tried to develop the theory of justice so that it avoids his objections . In doing this , I have learned from Burton Dreben , who made W. V. Quine's view clear to me and ...
... theory found in the essays seems sound to me , and I have tried to develop the theory of justice so that it avoids his objections . In doing this , I have learned from Burton Dreben , who made W. V. Quine's view clear to me and ...
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Original Edition John RAWLS. CONTENTS Part One . Theory CHAPTER I. JUSTICE AS FAIRNESS 3 1. The Role of Justice 3 2. The Subject of Justice 7 3. The Main Idea of the Theory of Justice 11 4. The Original Position and Justification 17 5 ...
Original Edition John RAWLS. CONTENTS Part One . Theory CHAPTER I. JUSTICE AS FAIRNESS 3 1. The Role of Justice 3 2. The Subject of Justice 7 3. The Main Idea of the Theory of Justice 11 4. The Original Position and Justification 17 5 ...
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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