Justice & Fairness Approach LP: Ethical Theories Presentation By: Nelita, Brandon Keshia,Jennifer Section: Tuesday 5:30 April 1, 2008
Justice & Fairness “All equals should be treated equally.” -Aristotle
The Principle States: "Treat people the same unless there are morally relevant differences between them.“
He was the most notable product of the educational program devised by Plato. A famous Greek Philosopher Aristotle
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.
Difference between Aristotle & Rawls Aristotle :Equality amongst each other Rawls: Social balance
Problem (s) with Justice Approach We may not always agree on who is equal Who gets to decide who is equal Who constitutes fairness
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?
Application of Relief Funds For September 11 th Tragedy
Attack on Twin Towers
Positive Effects of the Relief Funds Families get support * Emotional * Financial * Physical * Educational
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?
Rebuilding Hope
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?
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