1. Justice & Fairness Approach LP: Ethical Theories Presentation By: Nelita, Brandon Keshia,Jennifer Section: Tuesday 5:30 April 1, 2008

2. Justice & Fairness “All equals should be treated equally.” -Aristotle

3. The Principle States: "Treat people the same unless there are morally relevant differences between them.“

4. He was the most notable product of the educational program devised by Plato. A famous Greek Philosopher Aristotle

5. John Rawls Harvard Philosopher Two Rules:  Each person is to have an equal right to the most extensive basic liberty compatible with similar liberty for others.  Social and Economic inequalities are to be arranged so that they are both: a) reasonably expected to be to everyone’s advantage and b) attached to positions and offices open to all.

6. Difference between Aristotle & Rawls  Aristotle :Equality amongst each other  Rawls: Social balance

7. Problem (s) with Justice Approach  We may not always agree on who is equal  Who gets to decide who is equal  Who constitutes fairness

8. Questions to think about:  Would you consider an 18 year old an equal adult?  Do you consider an immigrant equal compared to a natural born citizen?

9. Application of Relief Funds For September 11 th Tragedy

10. Attack on Twin Towers

11. Positive Effects of the Relief Funds  Families get support * Emotional * Financial * Physical * Educational

12. Negative effects of the Relief Funds  Impossible to determine how much each victim suffered  Is there going to be money there for future relief efforts?  Where does money come from?  Are people worthy of the compensations?

13. Rebuilding Hope

14. Review Questions:  Who is the Greek Philosopher that taught the justice theory?  What is the Justice/Fairness Approach?  What is the difference between Rawls and Aristotle’s Theories?

15. Questions?