Aristotle's definition of justice
In this paper, the author is trying to point out and define Aristotle's understanding of the concept of justice. The starting point in the research and presentation of the problem is revealed as the one that comes from tradition, but proved to be one of the crucial concepts in the practical phi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bar Association of Vojvodina, Novi Sad
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Glasnik Advokatske komore Vojvodine |
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| Online Access: | https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0017-0933/2017/0017-09331702081V.pdf |
| Summary: | In this paper, the author is trying to point out and define Aristotle's understanding of the concept of justice. The starting point in the research and presentation of the problem is revealed as the one that comes from tradition, but proved to be one of the crucial concepts in the practical philosophy in general through various influences and contemplation of Aristotle. Aristotle starts from the meaning of words δικη (litigation) in order to develop the mindset in justice and to come up in the end with the concept of justice. Dividing justice to two terms (general and special justice) had a great influence on the theoreticians and intellectuals in the period after Aristotle. In his work 'Nicomachean Ethics', 'Politics' and 'Rhetoric' Aristotle from Stagira left us a cornerstone for understanding the concept of justice - both speaking of individual relation to justice and righteousness, and speaking of government and obedience in the state organization, to the role of judges and law in a country. Although the philosopher lived in a world different than ours today, his influence on later intellectuals is indisputable and it is very hard to imagine and understand what our civilization would be like if he had never existed. |
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| ISSN: | 0017-0933 2683-5967 |