PHIL 1100 Lecture : Justice is based on need and ability.docx
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Liberalism: political theory that champions the liberty, rights, and responsibilities of the individual. Socialism: the belief that society"s resources belong to all members and should be shared with everyone. Capitalism: social organization based on the free market exchange of goods and services. Communism: social organization based on communal ownership of resources and communal self-government. Dialectical logic: history unfolds according to certain laws, rise of capitalism, communism (synthesis), bourgeoisie (thesis), proletariat (antithesis) Mill: utilitarianism, social utility: the principle advanced by utilitarians that justice is produced by the form of government that creates the greatest social benefit for the greatest amount of people, theory of justice. Not depriving someone of his personal liberty, property or possession. Not disobeying any law in society, even if you disagree with it or consider it to be unjust. Justice means each person receiving the good or evil they deserve. Treating others with equality: two elements for justice:
