"The idea of a political conception of justice is that it applies to the basic structure of society and is independent of any comprehensive philosophical or religious doctrine."

"The intuitive idea is that since everyone's well-being depends upon a scheme of cooperation without which no one could have a satisfactory life, the division of advantages should be such as to draw fo…"

"The principles of justice are to be chosen by rational agents in a fair bargaining situation."

"The principles of justice are to be chosen under conditions of imperfect information."

"A just society aims to secure the primary goods for all its citizens."