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Justice

Classical Foundations and Contemporary Debates

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Justice

Classical Foundations and Contemporary Debates

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The moral inquiry into the nature of justice is often marginalized, as contemporary discussions focus primarily on political considerations. Yet, the need to examine the moral framework of justice is fundamental. What is the point of justice, after all, if not to establish a moral framework for political interactions? The question resonates especially when recognizing that no monocultures exist over time and space. In examining Plato’s thoughts on individual and social morality (dikaiosune) and Aristotle’s focus on individual virtue (arête) and the pursuit of well-being (eudaimonia), the author proffers foundational resources for today’s discussions of justice. Moreover, he brings this nexus of thought into conversation with theories that have emerged over the centuries, such as Kant’s concept of due concern and respect, individual rights and responsibilities as in Hobbes, Locke and J.S. Mill. Thus, he engages contemporary disputes of justice including distributive vs. relational schemes, choice vs. chance considerations, group rights theories, value pluralism, the right vs. the good, as well as international and future justice. His inquiry concludes with the provision of a deontological framework set against a liberal political context, justice as right actions, for further examination of questions of justice.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Question of Justice
Part I: Foundational Matters
Chapter 2: Plato: A Moral Universe
Chapter 3: Aristotle: The Virtuous Life
Part II: The Inquiry into Justice
Chapter 4: The Moral Inquiry
Chapter 5: Values
Chapter 6: The Nature of the Polity
Part III: Debates of Justice
Chapter 7: The Nature of Justice
Chapter 8: Individual Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter 9: International Relations
Chapter 10: Future Lives
Conclusion
Bibliography
About the Author

Product details

Published 24 Mar 2018
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Pages 222
ISBN 9798216226505
Imprint Lexington Books
Illustrations 1 b/w illustration; 1 table
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Young Kim

Young Kim is a practicing lawyer and has taught at…

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