Understanding Justice and Fairness

These flashcards cover key concepts related to justice, fairness, and the various types of justice as discussed in the lecture.

Justice

The concept of fairness and the administration of the law.

Distributive Justice

Focuses on how society's benefits and burdens should be allocated.

Retributive Justice

Concerns the appropriate punishment for those who have done wrong.

Compensatory Justice

Restores a person for what they have lost due to wrongdoings.

Egalitarianism

The belief that everyone should receive equal treatment and benefits.

Socialism

The principle that resources should be distributed based on needs.

Libertarianism

The belief that individuals should keep everything they earn and have freedom from coercion.

Need

A factor determining how benefits and burdens should be distributed in society.

Contribution

A measure of distribution based on what individuals contribute to society.

Freedom from Coercion

The principle that individuals should control their own property and how it is used.