JUSTICE AND FAIRNESS Flashcards
The term ‘ justice’ is derived from the Latin word ___ which means __________.
” justicia” , joining or fitting, or of bound or tie
IN ITS NARROWER SENSE, justice is ___
fairness
IN THE BROADER SENSE, it is often thought of as ____
transcendental
giving each person what he or she deserves or, in more traditional terms, giving each person his or her due.
justice
a statement that is assumed true without proof.
Postulate
Basic Postulates of Justice
- Truth
- Uniform values
- Equality before Law
- Liberty
- impartiality
- Respect of individual’s ability and capability
- Protective discrimination is not injustice
- Provision of rights
- Fulfillment of basic needs
Basic Postulates of Justice
- Truth
- Uniform values
- Equality before Law
- Liberty
- impartiality
- Respect of individual’s ability and capability
- Protective discrimination is not injustice
- Provision of rights
- Fulfillment of basic needs
one of a possibly exhaustive set of classes among which all things might be distributed
Category
Categories of Justice
- Distributive
- Procedural
- Restorative
- Retributive
an aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing.
Dimension
Dimension of Justice
- POLITICAL
- SOCIAL
- ECONOMIC
IMPORTANT PILLARS OF POLITICAL JUSTICE:
- Equality of opportunity in getting elected and in holding public offices
- freedom of expression and association
- rights to seek redressal of public grievances
Universal adult franchise is the expression of Political Justice.
expression of Political Justice.
Universal adult franchise
three implications of social justice
(a)Equal social opportunities.
(b)Special attention to weaker sections.
(c) Removal of social evils
