Justice & Fairness Promoting the Common Good Flashcards
Justice cannot be considered just if ________ was not practiced
fairness
the morally correct distribution of resources (social, economic, political) between people
fairness
the main moral guide of political institutions in their dealings with the distribution of benefits and burdens among its people.
With the limited resources that the state has to allocate, it has to be careful in its method of distribution so that it will be just and fair for all.
distributive justice
this is a view that promotes equality among people. this system rests on the premise that every individual is equal and that each deserves respect as having the same intrinsic worth. They believe that there are no fundamental differences among society such that it would justify the inequality of treatment. The goal here is the removal of inequalities in the society.
Egalitarianism
to whom should equality be applied?
- human beings. all beings who are capable of understanding such abstract concept and who have the characteristic of personhood.
- human beings and animals. to a certain extent where Rights are provided to the animals for their protection and survival.
- all sentient beings. equality as provided as to rights to prevent the abolition of all species.
It values individual freedom over that of the state and defends the right of its citizens to choose and do what they want subject to a minimum level of intervention from the state. Under this state, the individual is left to determine what is the good life for him or her. Diversity and difference are tolerated, and the state is supposed to defend those rather than restrict them.
capitalism
distributive justice here is majorly in the decision and the hands of the individuals. henceforth, it could result in inequality since individual’s efforts will not have the same results. competition between individuals is present and the state shall serve as a referee.
capitalism
everybody is given the chance to develop their potentials (talents, skills) and they are expected to use these talents and skills for the benefit of the society. Nobody will be left alone because the society or the state is expected to distribute these fair chances and opportunities to every individual. the distribution will also be unequal since they will receive according to their needs and abilities. thus, a family of 7 Will receive more than a family of 3.
socialism
individual freedom is limited to promote the good of the state.
socialism
justice & fairness are sought by most people but the interpretation of what is just & what is fair varies.
For ___________, what is just is an equal distribution of wealth. this is the view that promotes equality among people.
egalitarians/ egalitarianism
justice & fairness are sought by most people but the interpretation of what is just & what is fair varies.
under ___________, people are given the right and the venue to live their lives according to how they see fit. it also made free market the central role in shaping the society in the manner of distribution This may lead to inequalities.
capitalism
justice & fairness are sought by most people but the interpretation of what is just & what is fair varies.
under ___________, the individual’s duty to others and to the state are emphasized. Common good is best defined by the state rather than by the individual.
it is a social system based on public ownership of property.
socialism
the morally correct distribution of good & bad things between people.
fairness
giving persons their due.
justice
