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 vii
... utilitarianism . One reason for this is that it has been espoused by a long line of brilliant writers who have built up a body of thought truly impressive in its scope and refinement . We sometimes forget that the great utilitarians ...
... utilitarianism . One reason for this is that it has been espoused by a long line of brilliant writers who have built up a body of thought truly impressive in its scope and refinement . We sometimes forget that the great utilitarians ...
Page viii
... utilitarianism and intuitionism . Most likely we finally settle upon a variant of the utility principle cir- cumscribed and restricted in certain ad hoc ways by intuitionistic constraints . Such a view is not irrational ; and there is ...
... utilitarianism and intuitionism . Most likely we finally settle upon a variant of the utility principle cir- cumscribed and restricted in certain ad hoc ways by intuitionistic constraints . Such a view is not irrational ; and there is ...
Page ix
... utilitarianism , are viewed as means to this end . By not including most of Chapters IV - VIII in the more basic parts of the book , I do not mean to suggest that these chapters are peripheral , or merely applications . Rather , I ...
... utilitarianism , are viewed as means to this end . By not including most of Chapters IV - VIII in the more basic parts of the book , I do not mean to suggest that these chapters are peripheral , or merely applications . Rather , I ...
Page xiii
... Utilitarianism 22 24. The Veil of Ignorance 136 25. The Rationality of. 6. Some Related Contrasts 27 7. Intuitionism 34 8. The Priority Problem 40 9. Some Remarks about Moral Theory 46 CHAPTER II . THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE 54 10 ...
... Utilitarianism 22 24. The Veil of Ignorance 136 25. The Rationality of. 6. Some Related Contrasts 27 7. Intuitionism 34 8. The Priority Problem 40 9. Some Remarks about Moral Theory 46 CHAPTER II . THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE 54 10 ...
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... utilitarian and intuitionist conceptions of justice and consider some of the differ- ences between these views and justice as fairness . My guiding aim is to work out a theory of justice that is a viable alternative to these doctrines ...
... utilitarian and intuitionist conceptions of justice and consider some of the differ- ences between these views and justice as fairness . My guiding aim is to work out a theory of justice that is a viable alternative to these doctrines ...
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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