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Justice — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science
Justice revision notes for ICSE Class 11 Political Science: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Political Science syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Meaning and Nature of Justice
- Justice connects law, rights, liberty, equality, fraternity, and cooperation in political theory.
- Justice is difficult to define because people give it different meanings at different times and in different situations.
- Justice is a dynamic concept; its meaning changes over time.
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Theories of Justice
- Philosophical theory treats justice in abstract or metaphysical terms.
- Hindu scriptures connect justice with Dharma, meaning righteousness and duty.
- Plato explains justice as the right ordering of the human personality and of society.
3
Kinds of Justice
- Social justice means balancing individual rights with social control and protecting legitimate expectations.
- Social justice requires sacrifice of some individual rights for general interest.
- Social justice includes protection of minorities and the removal of poverty and illiteracy.
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Rawls, Nozick, and Sen
- John Rawls wrote papers on justice as fairness from 1958 and developed the ideas in A Theory of Justice in 1971.
- Rawls follows a contractarian or procedural theory of justice.
- Rawls uses the original position and the veil of ignorance.
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What are the important topics in Justice for ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Justice include Meaning and Nature of Justice, Theories of Justice, Kinds of Justice, Rawls, Nozick, and Sen. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Justice for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Justice. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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