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John Rawls, a prominent 20th-century philosopher, introduced the theory of justice as fairness, emphasizing the equitable distribution of benefits and burdens in society. Key concepts include the Liberty Principle and Difference Principle, as well as various types of justice such as distributive, procedural, retributive, and restorative justice. Ultimately, justice and fairness are moral imperatives that promote the common good and well-being within communities.

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John Rawls, a prominent 20th-century philosopher, introduced the theory of justice as fairness, emphasizing the equitable distribution of benefits and burdens in society. Key concepts include the Liberty Principle and Difference Principle, as well as various types of justice such as distributive, procedural, retributive, and restorative justice. Ultimately, justice and fairness are moral imperatives that promote the common good and well-being within communities.

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Justice and

Fairness: Promoting
the Common Good
GE 114 – Ethics
Group 5
Introduction to John Rawls

John Rawls was a 20th-century American philosopher best known


for his theory of justice as fairness. In his influential work 'A Theory
of Justice,' he proposed the idea of the original position and the veil
of ignorance as tools to determine principles of justice that are fair
and impartial. (
Introduction to
Justice and
Fairness
Justice and fairness
are foundational
concepts in ethics that
focus on the equitable
distribution of
benefits and burdens
within society.
Understanding
Justice
• Justice is commonly
understood as giving each
person what is due to
them. It emphasizes moral
rightness based on ethics,
rationality, law, religion, or
equity.
2 Principles of A Theory og
Justice
1. The Liberty Principle
– Concern political
institution.
2. Difference Principle –
Concern social and
economic institution.
Types of Justice

• There are several types of justice including distributive,


procedural, retributive, and restorative justice. Each type
addresses different aspects of fairness—from the distribution of
wealth and opportunities to legal processes and healing after
conflict.
Distributive
Justice

• Distributive justice is
concerned with the fair
allocation of resources
among members of a
community, ensuring
that benefits and
burdens are shared
based on need, merit,
or equality.
Types of
Distributive
Norms
1. Equity
2. Equality
3. Power
4. Need
5. Responsibility
Procedural
Justice
• Procedural justice refers to the
fairness of the processes that
resolve disputes and allocate
resources. It focuses on
transparency, impartiality, and
consistent application of rules.
Retributive and
Restorative
Justice
• Retributive justice focuses on
punishment for wrongdoing,
aiming to provide moral balance,
while restorative justice
emphasizes repairing harm and
restoring relationships between
offenders and victims.
Fairness as a
Virtue
• Fairness is a core virtue in ethical
theory, closely linked to justice,
that involves impartiality,
consistency, and avoiding
favoritism.
Justice and the Common
Good

• Promoting the common good means


ensuring that social conditions allow all
individuals to reach their full potential.
Justice supports the common good by
protecting rights and promoting
equitable access to societal resources.
• Philosophers like Aristotle, John
Ethical Rawls, and others have offered
influential theories on justice—
Theories on ranging from virtue ethics to
theories of social contract and
Justice fairness.
Justice in
Practice

• Applying justice in society


involves upholding human
rights, implementing fair
laws, and ensuring
institutional accountability.
Everyday acts of fairness
contribute to building just
communities.
Conclusion

• Justice and fairness are not just legal


ideals but moral imperatives essential
to the well-being of individuals and
societies. They help promote peace,
stability, and the common good.

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