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Justice

ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science

Summary of Justice for ICSE Class 11 Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Justice is a central idea in normative political theory because it connects law, rights, liberty, equality, fraternity, and cooperation. It is difficult to define in one fixed way because its meaning changes with time, place, and social situation. Justice is both a moral idea and a practical princip

Key Concepts

Justice is a dynamic concept

Justice is a dynamic concept. It has different meanings for different people and changes over time. It cannot be defined precisely in a single univers

Justice is linked with morality

Justice is linked with morality. A fair race is one in which there is no cheating, no unfair advantage, and no unjust benefit. Justice also requires a

In an empirical sense

In an empirical sense, justice is connected with positive law, so law and justice become sister-concepts. In the legal view, justice is administered t

This theory understands justice in highly

This theory understands justice in highly abstract terms. Hindu scriptures link justice with Dharma or righteousness. Plato sees justice as the right

Natural justice is linked with

Natural justice is linked with the law of nature and, with Christianity, came to be understood as divine justice. Its modern ideas include that the st

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning and nature of justice
  • Distinguish between philosophical, natural, legal, and Marxian theories of justice
  • Explain social, economic, political, distributive, and corrective justice
  • Understand Rawls' theory of justice as fairness
  • Understand Nozick's entitlement theory and minimal state

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Justice for ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Justice include Mind map showing the four key characteristics of justice and their components, Flowchart illustrating why justice is difficult to define, Flowchart comparing Hindu Dharma and Platonic concepts of justice. These are the concepts ICSE Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Justice — ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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