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Though 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... read more
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First Sentence edit
In this introductory chapter I sketch some of the main ideas of the theory of justice I wish to develop.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 28 of 39 in Modern Library's 100 Best Nonfiction Books: The Board's List. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Ants, and followed by Art and Illusion.
This book is in TIME Magazine's All-TIME 100 Best Nonfiction Books. (authoritative list)
This is book 79 of 100 in The hundred most influential books since the war. (community list)
Preceded by Anarchy, State and Utopia, and followed by The Messianic Idea in Judaism: And Other Essays on Jewish Spirituality.
Authors & Contributors edit
- John Rawls (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Belknap Press
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1971
ISBN: 0674880102
Page Count: 607
Publisher: Belknap Press
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1971
ISBN: 0674880102
Page Count: 607
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- Dewey: 320.011
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- Books › Professional & Technical › Law › Law Practice › Reference
- Books › Nonfiction › Philosophy › Political
- Books › Nonfiction › Social Sciences › Political Science
- Books › Law › Law Practice › Reference
- Books › Nonfiction › Politics
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