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March 18, 2026Open Access

The concept of justice in Plato's 'Republic' and John Rawls' A Theory of Justice: A philosophical study

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Implication

Philosophical study compares justice theories of Plato and Rawls, indicating significant contributions to social justice discourse.

Key Points

  • The aim is to compare Plato's and Rawls' definitions of justice and their implications for society.
  • Comparative philosophical analysis of Plato's Republic and Rawls' A Theory of Justice
  • Examination of key concepts including justice as virtue and fairness
  • Evaluation of hierarchical versus egalitarian approaches to justice
  • Plato defines justice as harmony and virtue within individuals and society, emphasizing roles based on wisdom and courage.
  • Rawls offers a liberal framework focused on fairness and equal freedom, structured to benefit the disadvantaged.
  • The comparison highlights differing assumptions about social roles and individual rights, contributing to debates on social justice.

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Nikesh Kumar (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba43b64e9516ffd37a5429https://doi.org/10.82471/xc4t6-7gx94
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