CRIM 100 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Friedrich Hayek, Reinhold Niebuhr, Eye For An Eye
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Judaism & chritianity: god in charge of everything, torah, moses- crafted a nation-state laws found in first 5 books of bible, lex talionis- eye for an eye . Lots of punishment, lots of death in beginning. Everyone treated the same: % breakup of sunnis and shi"ites. Buddhism: human suffering natural, jutice is cosmic phenomenon, eightfold path- everyone should have correct views, thoughts, speech, conduct, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration, 3 baskets of buddhism. 5 justice markers: equality- same treatment, same access to goods, merit- get what you deserve, need- safety net for those who cannot function in society, rank- justice rank structures, fairness- treating people fairly. Emphasized sin constant aspect of human life and sin is injustice. The oppressed have a higher moral right to challenge their oppressors than these have to maintain their rule by force: aristotle- plato"s student if we were all just friends .
