Exploring Justice

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Justice is primarily concerned with:

  • Philosophical and moral theories
  • Religious interpretations
  • Equitable and fair treatment of individuals (correct)
  • Enforcement of state laws

The interpretation of what individuals 'deserve' in the context of justice draws on:

  • Economic status and social class
  • Geographical location
  • Political affiliations
  • Ethics, rationality, law, religion, equity, and fairness (correct)

Which ancient philosophers set out early theories of justice in their works?

  • Heraclitus and Parmenides
  • Socrates and Epicurus
  • Seneca and Cicero
  • Plato and Aristotle (correct)

Where do religious explanations of justice originate from?

<p>Divine command theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 17th century, Western philosophers advanced different theories about:

<p>Foundations of justice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fields and philosophies inform the interpretation of what individuals 'deserve' in the context of justice?

<p>Ethics, rationality, law, religion, equity, and fairness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Greek philosopher set out early theories of justice in his work The Republic?

<p>Plato (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the divine command theory related to the concept of justice?

<p>It holds that justice issues from God (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what century did Western philosophers such as John Locke advance different theories about the foundations of justice?

<p>17th century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the state pursue justice according to the text?

<p>By operating courts and enforcing their rulings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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