is there such thing as justice?

[dan020350]

What is it? not according to John Rawls.

[felix_dakat]

@dan020350

What is it? not according to John Rawls.

Here’s a dictionary definition
of justice (© 2006 Merriam-Webster, Incorporated) for a starter.

“Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French justise, from Latin justitia, from justus
1 a : the maintenance or administration of what is just especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments b : JUDGE c : the administration of law; especially : the establishment or determination of rights according to the rules of law or equity
2 a : the quality of being just, impartial, or fair b (1) : the principle or ideal of just dealing or right action (2) : conformity to this principle or ideal : RIGHTEOUSNESS c : the quality of conforming to law
3 : conformity to truth, fact, or reason : CORRECTNESS”

Justice is a universal value. Perfect justice does not exist. It’s a goal toward which persons may strive.

[ben]

Hi dan,

Please have a look at the forum rules in the Announcements section, particuarly this one:

ii) Asking questions.

Clearly questions are a large part of philosophy and we welcome thought-provoking questions and genuine calls for opinions and perspective on philosophical issues. However, being part of a community means a bit of give and take. Share your ideas on the topics you bring up and don’t just blindly post questions because you feel you should or you think it’ll make you look clever. A consistent career of one-liner questions will not be looked upon kindly.

Many thanks, I have closed this thread.

Ben