10 Questions
Justice is primarily concerned with:
Equitable and fair treatment of individuals
The interpretation of what individuals 'deserve' in the context of justice draws on:
Ethics, rationality, law, religion, equity, and fairness
Which ancient philosophers set out early theories of justice in their works?
Plato and Aristotle
Where do religious explanations of justice originate from?
Divine command theory
In the 17th century, Western philosophers advanced different theories about:
Foundations of justice
Which fields and philosophies inform the interpretation of what individuals 'deserve' in the context of justice?
Ethics, rationality, law, religion, equity, and fairness
Which ancient Greek philosopher set out early theories of justice in his work The Republic?
Plato
What is the divine command theory related to the concept of justice?
It holds that justice issues from God
In what century did Western philosophers such as John Locke advance different theories about the foundations of justice?
17th century
How does the state pursue justice according to the text?
By operating courts and enforcing their rulings
Test your knowledge of the concept of justice with this quiz. Explore the various interpretations of justice from ethics, law, religion, and fairness. Evaluate your understanding of what it means for individuals to receive equitable treatment in society.
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