A theory of justice
Rawls, John
A theory of justice by John Rawls - Cambridge : Harvard University Press, ©1999 - xxii, 538 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Part 1. Theory Part 2. Institutions Part 3. Ends
Rawls argues that the correct principles of justice are those that would be agreed to by free and rational persons, placed in the 'original position' behind a veil of ignorance: not knowing their own place in society; their class, race, or sex; their abilities, intelligence, or strengths; or even their coneption of the good. Accordingly, he derives two principles of justice to regulate the distribution of liberties, and of social and economic goods.
9780674000780
Political Science
Social Justice
Social Liberalism
Law
320.01
A theory of justice by John Rawls - Cambridge : Harvard University Press, ©1999 - xxii, 538 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Part 1. Theory Part 2. Institutions Part 3. Ends
Rawls argues that the correct principles of justice are those that would be agreed to by free and rational persons, placed in the 'original position' behind a veil of ignorance: not knowing their own place in society; their class, race, or sex; their abilities, intelligence, or strengths; or even their coneption of the good. Accordingly, he derives two principles of justice to regulate the distribution of liberties, and of social and economic goods.
9780674000780
Political Science
Social Justice
Social Liberalism
Law
320.01