Dual Nature of Justice

Abstract: A 3 page argumentative essay that argues that justice is socially constructed. Historically, justice has been conceptualized in two distinctly different manners. First of all, it has been viewed as an eternal "true" idea that is independent of humanity and, secondly, it has been thought of as a "temporal man-made social ideal" (Justice). In other words, some philosophers have argued that justice exists separately from humanity and stems from a higher source. While human intelligence can seek to understand the nature of justice, and draw inspiration from it, there is an innate justice that exists independently of human intervention. The opposing viewpoint is that justice is defined and dependent on human perception for its inception and practice. This examination of these two positions demonstrates that concepts of justice are human inventions and, therefore, vary according to human societies, experience and perception. Rather than being innate and unchangeable, concepts of justice are constantly evolving along with the societies that create them. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Catagory: Philosophy Of Religion, God'S Existence & Freewill

Subcatagory: Philosophy

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