Justice — definition?
Fairness in moral and social contexts.
Historical justice theories — focus?
Past injustices, societal order, natural rights.
Rawlsian principles — key?
Equal liberties and difference principle.
Justice — definition?
Fairness in distribution, correction, or recognition.
Distributive Justice — focus?
Fair allocation of resources and benefits.
Rawlsian Justice — principle?
Fairness chosen behind a veil of ignorance.
Utilitarian Justice — focus?
Maximize overall happiness or utility.
Liberty types — example?
Negative and positive liberty.
Natural vs Legal Rights — difference?
Inherited rights vs rights granted by law.
Social Contract — purpose?
Legitimizes political authority and social order.
Answer 9 questions on Foundations of Justice and Political Philosophy.
1. What does the concept of justice primarily refer to?
2. Who is the philosopher associated with the development of the 'Justice as Fairness' theory in historical justice theories?
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