Justice — definition?
Fairness in moral and social contexts.
Justice — definition?
Fairness in distribution, correction, or recognition.
Historical justice theories — focus?
Past injustices, societal order, natural rights.
Distributive Justice — focus?
Fair allocation of resources and benefits.
Rawlsian principles — key?
Equal liberties and difference principle.
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.
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1. What does the concept of justice primarily refer to?
2. Who proposed the theory of justice involving principles chosen behind a 'veil of ignorance'?
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