The Christopher Perrin Show

Episode 27: The Cardinal Virtue of Justice

Jul 6, 2023
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INSIGHT

Justice Follows Prudence

  • Justice follows prudence by ordering actions properly according to reality.
  • Understanding what's real through prudence is essential before acting justly.
INSIGHT

Justice Means Giving Each Due

  • Justice means giving each person their due and withholding what is due is unjust.
  • This concept is central in classical philosophy and Thomas Aquinas emphasizes justice as a habit with constant will.
ANECDOTE

Children Perceive Injustice Early

  • Two children recognize injustice when dessert is unfairly distributed with three cookies to one and one cookie to another.
  • Even young children have an innate sense of fairness and justice.
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