A Theory of Justice

Key Insight 1: Justice as Fairness: A Social Contract for a Well-Ordered Society

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Key Insight 2: The Original Position and Veil of Ignorance Ensure Impartiality

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Key Insight 3: Two Principles of Justice: Liberty and Fair Equality for All

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Key Insight 4: The Priority of Liberty: Fundamental Freedoms Come First

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Key Insight 5: Critique of Utilitarianism: It Fails to Respect the Distinction Between Persons

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Key Insight 6: Pure Procedural Justice: Fair Processes Yield Fair Outcomes

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Key Insight 7: The Just Savings Principle: Intergenerational Equity

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Key Insight 8: Moral Psychology: How a Sense of Justice Develops and Sustains Society

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Key Insight 9: The Basis of Equality: Moral Personality as the Foundation of Rights

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Key Insight 10: The Good of Justice: Autonomy, Social Union, and a Congruent Life

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