What Is Justice? A Legal-Philosophical View
Category: Legal Philosophy
Date: June 9, 2025
Intro:
Before laws were written, the idea of justice guided civilizations. But what is justice, really?
Content:
From Plato’s “Republic” to modern jurisprudence, justice has evolved. Is it fairness? Is it equality? Is it retribution? Legal systems today attempt to balance retributive and restorative principles, but no definition is universally accepted.
This article dives into ancient and modern views, including how India’s constitutional values interpret justice in a diverse society.
“Law without philosophy is a rulebook. Law with philosophy becomes a vision.”
