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What do parties concerned with fairness strive to establish in their procedures?
What do parties concerned with fairness strive to establish in their procedures?
Rules of a game that ensure people receive their 'fair share' of benefits and burdens.
How do principles of justice and fairness influence the concept of social justice?
How do principles of justice and fairness influence the concept of social justice?
They determine the way in which various types of justice are carried out, ensuring fair rules and fair play.
What role do principles of distributive justice play in determining fairness?
What role do principles of distributive justice play in determining fairness?
They determine what counts as a 'fair share' of particular goods.
Why do people invoke principles of justice and fairness in evaluating institutions?
Why do people invoke principles of justice and fairness in evaluating institutions?
What is the significance of 'fair play' in the context of social justice?
What is the significance of 'fair play' in the context of social justice?
How do principles of justice and fairness address social inequality?
How do principles of justice and fairness address social inequality?
What is the broader sense of justice, according to the text?
What is the broader sense of justice, according to the text?
What is the narrower sense of justice, as described in the text?
What is the narrower sense of justice, as described in the text?
What are the different perspectives on the origin of justice?
What are the different perspectives on the origin of justice?
What is the primary focus of distributive justice, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary focus of distributive justice, as mentioned in the text?
How do egalitarian, capitalist, and socialist theories of justice differ, according to the text?
How do egalitarian, capitalist, and socialist theories of justice differ, according to the text?
What is the primary goal of inclusive growth, as mentioned in the context of taxation and the state's responsibilities?
What is the primary goal of inclusive growth, as mentioned in the context of taxation and the state's responsibilities?
What is the primary context in which the principles of equity, equality, and need are most relevant?
What is the primary context in which the principles of equity, equality, and need are most relevant?
According to the principle of equity, what is the basis for a fair distribution of goods in an economic system?
According to the principle of equity, what is the basis for a fair distribution of goods in an economic system?
What is the main tension between the principles of equity and equality?
What is the main tension between the principles of equity and equality?
What is the idea that fair treatment is a matter of giving people what they deserve, according to the principles of equity, equality, and need?
What is the idea that fair treatment is a matter of giving people what they deserve, according to the principles of equity, equality, and need?
What is the potential drawback of a distribution system based on the principle of equity?
What is the potential drawback of a distribution system based on the principle of equity?
What is the principle of egalitarianism, according to the text?
What is the principle of egalitarianism, according to the text?
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Nature of Justice and Fairness
- Justice and fairness are often framed in terms of "fair play" for social justice issues.
- Principles of justice and fairness determine how different types of justice are carried out.
- Distributive justice principles determine what constitutes a "fair share" of particular goods.
- Retributive or restorative justice principles shape our response to activity that violates a society's rules of "fair play."
Theories of Justice
- Egalitarian theory: suggests that the fairest allocation is one that distributes benefits and burdens equally among all parties.
- Capitalist theory: distributes goods in proportion to individual input, such as productivity or talent.
- Socialist theory: (not explicitly defined in the text, but implied as an alternative to egalitarian and capitalist theories)
Principles of Justice
- Principle of equity: distributes goods in proportion to individual input, such as productivity or talent.
- Principle of equality: suggests that the fairest allocation is one that distributes benefits and burdens equally among all parties.
- Principle of need: aims to meet the basic needs of all members of society.
Justice in Society
- Institutions should treat individuals fairly and operate according to fair rules.
- People often frame justice issues in terms of fairness and invoke principles of justice and fairness to explain their satisfaction or dissatisfaction with institutions.
- Social justice requires both fair rules and people playing by the rules.
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