SOCIAL JUSTICE
Justice has different interpretations in different cultures. In ancient India, justice was tied to dharma, which constituted a moral order. Chinese philosophy, particularly through Confucius, emphasised justice as the righteous behaviour of kings towards their subjects. Ancient Greek philosophers like Plato saw justice as integral to the ideal society, with its importance debated and discussed in depth.
Plato and Socrates made seminal contributions to how we think about justice, particularly the notion that justice benefits everyone in society, not just a select few. Immanuel Kant further elaborated on justice by relating it to the intrinsic dignity of each individual, emphasising the moral imperative to treat others as ends in themselves, rather than means to an end.
Today, the idea of justice is often closely linked to human rights. Many liberal democracies focus on ensuring equal treatment under the law, irrespective of race, gender, or socio-economic status.
1.Equal Treatment For Equals: The idea is that all individuals should be treated equally because they share basic human characteristics. This principle is the foundation for anti-discrimination laws and the basis for equal civil, political, and social rights.