Justice

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/justice

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the philosophical frameworks?Includes theories like Rawls' 'justice as fairness,' utilitarianism, and rights-based approaches
2. What is the key distinctions?Differentiates between distributive, corrective, retributive, and restorative justice
3. Why is justice important for a society?It helps people trust each other, follow rules, and work together, making the community stable and happy.
4. How do people try to make justice happen?Courts, judges, and laws help decide what is fair. Sometimes people talk with each other to fix problems, like in restorative justice.

Veil of Ignorance: A thought experiment where individuals design societal principles without knowing their own future status.
Restorative Justice: A philosophy focused on repairing harm and addressing the needs of victims and offenders.
Social Contract Theory: The idea that individuals implicitly agree to societal rules for mutual benefit and protection.