What Is Justice?: Crash Course Philosophy

The video explores the multifaceted concept of justice, discussing its interpretations in terms of equality, fairness, and social order. It delves into distributive justice, examining theories like need-based and merit-based justice, and the ideas of philosophers John Rawls and Robert Nozick. The video also covers rights, distinguishing between positive and negative rights, and discusses various approaches to punishment, including retributive, welfare maximization, rehabilitation, deterrence, and restorative justice.

Which of the following is NOT a perspective on justice mentioned in the introduction?

• Justice as harmony

• Justice as freedom

• Justice as equality

• Justice as punishment

What does the concept of 'justice as equality' imply?

• Rewards are given based on merit

• Resources are distributed based on need

• Inequalities should favor the least well-off

• Everyone receives the same amount of resources

According to John Rawls, how should inequalities in a social system be addressed?

• By ensuring everyone gets the same resources

• By favoring the least well-off

• By rewarding those who work hardest

• By allowing maximum freedom

What is Robert Nozick's stance on justice?

• Justice is about entitlement to what one has

• Justice is about need-based distribution

• Justice is about fairness

• Justice is about equal distribution

What is a negative right?

• A right to basic needs

• A right to not be interfered with

• A right to receive assistance

• A right to government support

Which approach to punishment focuses on making amends rather than causing suffering?

• Retributive justice

• Welfare maximization

• Deterrence

• Restorative justice

What is the main criticism of rehabilitation as a form of punishment?

• It focuses on deterrence

• It is too lenient

• It assumes wrongdoers need help

• It is too harsh