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| Randomness: Randomness is the lack of pattern or predictability in a sequence of events. It is the opposite of order or determinism. See also Contingency, Probability, Necessity, Prediction, Determinism. _____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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John Rawls on Randomness - Dictionary of Arguments
I 223 Randomness/injustice/arbitrariness/politics/Rawls: In order to prevent injustice, it is possible that sometimes a random element has to be incorporated into the political process in order to mitigate excessive effects of contingent imbalances, e.g. in the demarcation of constituencies(1). (1) See W. S. Vickrey,"On the Prevention of Gerrymandering", Political Science Quarterly, vol. 76 1961._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Rawl I J. Rawls A Theory of Justice: Original Edition Oxford 2005 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-18