Distributive Justice – Flashcards

"theory of Justice"

Justice in the distribution of goods and wealth

There is a particular pattern for the distribution of justice that we should aim for namely - perfect equality -distribution in accordance with need -distribution in accordance with desert

Justice is a matter of following the correct rules by which people are able to attain someting

Hypothetical, people meet and agree on the political principles to govern their society

1. No one knows what their position in society will be. No personal information like race or sex 2. They have access to information about society 3. They will choose political principles based on self intrest

Everyone has equal right to basic liberties

Social and economic Inequalities are only allowed so long as they benefit those who are worse off

1. What is chosen in the original position is just 2. The 2 principles in the theory of justice would be chosen 3. The 2 principles are just

1. a principle of accusation 2. a principle of transfer 3. a principle of rectification of injustice

One can claim used stuff if they are using them and there is some left for others

One can transfer property to another if there is mutual consent

When one violates these rules, offender pays back victim