Justice Defined: Merit Over Status

Justice is fundamentally tied to the concept of due process and the protection of individual rights, particularly life, liberty, and property. The classical definition emphasizes the infringement on these rights, viewing injustice as violations of due process or the unfair granting of status not based on merit, such as heritage or institutional favoritism. In contrast, contemporary interpretations of justice may prioritize positive rights, suggesting that inequalities in income, housing, or access to services represent injustices. This shift highlights a fundamental disagreement in understanding justice, particularly between traditional views that focus on negative rights and more modern perspectives that seek to address social and economic disparities.

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