Topic > Classical Theory of Justice - 1188

The classical theory of justice is certainly a complex issue to think about. Although his final words seem simple, such as “one good deed deserves another” or “justice consists in giving to each his due,” the interpretation of such justices is not clear. Since there is no black and white system or world, I cannot simply say that all people will receive their due. Indeed, life seems to be much more of a gamble than a certainty. For example, ten people residing in ten different locations could all perform a noble deed. However, what if only one of the ten receives recognition for his noble deeds, and is it unfair that the other nine do not receive the same recognition? Certainly all ten were excellent in their actions. However, I agree that it is natural for most to want to reward a noble act and punish an evil one. However, it is important to remember that society does not always offer the same reward to all people. There is no possible way to diligently track every good or bad act and consistently reward or punish equivalently. Therefore, as I agree that it seems universal to most people that good begets good and evil earns punishment. Most people's natural reaction will fall into this order. However, I would like to draw attention to the fact that historically it is obvious that people focus on wrong actions. For example, the Ten Commandments and the Bible focus on wrong actions. The main message is that man is intrinsically evil. Much effort and attention are directed at persuading man to behave well. Then, when individuals meet this requirement, they are rewarded. It makes you wonder if expectations and scope of control inspire good deeds, and… middle of paper… I believe that no matter what you inherit, you are responsible for yourself. With the exception of people with cognitive impairments, it is fair to expect individuals to make lifestyle choices. With or without recognizing the social or environmental contribution, it is a choice that every person makes every day regarding how to behave. Since modern society has chosen to reward “good” acts and punish “bad” ones, the majority of the population does the same. I think it's possible that people are conditioned by a belief system, but that doesn't make the system correct. Much of today's laws are based on social norms, which fluctuate over time. Things or actions that were once legal are now considered illegal and vice versa. Theories continue to fluctuate with cultural changes. I do not believe that there is only one theory of justice, nor will there ever be one. Justice is subjective.