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Key Aspects of Justice


Fairness

Justice implies treating all individuals impartially and without bias, ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity and is subject to the same standards.

Moral Rightness

It involves acting in accordance with ethical principles and upholding what is considered morally correct, both in individual actions and societal structures.

Lawfulness

Justice is often linked to the rule of law, where legal systems are designed to uphold rights, resolve disputes, and ensure accountability for wrongdoing. Equality:
Justice can also refer to the equal distribution of resources, opportunities, and rights among all members of society.
Restoration: In some contexts, justice seeks to restore relationships and repair harm caused by wrongdoing, focusing on healing and reconciliation.

Distributive Justice:

Focuses on the fair allocation of resources and benefits within a society.

Procedural Justice:

Emphasizes the fairness of the processes used to make decisions and resolve disputes.
Retributive Justice: Centers on punishment for wrongdoing as a way to achieve justice.

Restorative Justice:

Aims to repair the harm caused by crime and rebuild relationships between offenders, victims, and the community.
Note: definition genrated by Google AI

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