(January 3, 2012 at 7:59 pm)reverendjeremiah Wrote: jus·tice
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noun
1.
the quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness: to uphold the justice of a cause.
2.
rightfulness or lawfulness, as of a claim or title; justness of ground or reason: to complain with justice.
3.
the moral principle determining just conduct.
4.
conformity to this principle, as manifested in conduct; just conduct, dealing, or treatment.
5.
the administering of deserved punishment or reward.
Which one are we talking about?
Would it be possible to incorporate all of them into a single demonstrative definition of justice?
The aim of my question was not necessarily, although I do appreciate you posting it, the definition of justice; but rather, what is contained within that definition. For example, how is righteousness defined to you? How does one determine what consequence is deserved? What does it mean to be just or enact justice?
If I was to choose one of the sub-definitions provided for which I wish the discussion on this thread to focus on, I would most likely say number 3; however, 1 and 5 have strong merit as well.
Quote:Can you define "justice" to a precise value?
I'm up for the argument, if we can set the rules.
I don't like open-ended debates.
I would love for the discussion to take the course of thought in whichever direction it chooses. If it becomes one of subjective ideologies, then we can address it as such. But, if there is to be one definition of justice and what it comprises of then so be it. I have no real opinion on the subject, which is why I asked the question.
The limitations of language and linguistic definition can be hard to surpass, but I'd like to determine the morality of justice, if it has morality, the epistemological value of justice, if it has said value, and the ontology of justice.
Perhaps a good starting point for the discussion - Is justice necessary for a society to function? Let's try and focus on justice, while I understand that the meaning of function can be a discussion in and of itself. Perhaps this question is flawed, but if anyone else has a better revision or a better question overall to establish the discussion please feel free.
Brevity is the soul of wit.
