Justice Depends on Choice, Not Income

The existence of both billionaires and individuals in extreme poverty raises critical questions about the justice of society. Different philosophical perspectives can interpret this scenario divergent ways. Libertarians argue that the disparity is justifiable based on individual choices, asserting that the government’s role is merely to establish and uphold the rules of society, leaving personal success to individual determination. They contend that judging equality solely through income is misguided; the real measure should focus on how individuals exercise their freedoms within the societal framework.