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Dive into the realm of justice with a focus on merit, equality, fairness, and need, including critiques from feminists like Benhabib on Rawls' universal notion of justice. Understand the importance of caring for others and the neglect of the domestic sphere. Discuss real-world examples such as deporting children and corporate political spending.
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Plaisance, Ch. 4 “Justice”
Concepts of Justice • Justice based on what is deserved (treatment based on merit) • Justice based on need • Justice based on equality • Justice as fairness • John Rawls
Feminist criticisms of Rawls • Benhabib: “We can aspire to Rawl’s ‘universal’ notion of justice, but it must be supplemented by an emphasis on caring for others by acknowledging the realities of individual lives” • Male centered: concern for fairness fails to address the female sphere of domestic relations and children
Feminist critique continued • Public sphere has priority; domestic sphere is devalued • Fails to address the importance of relationships
Examples for discussion • Deporting Children • Holding ISPs responsible for 3d party postings • Labeling a person as an “enemy combatant” and subsequent treatment • Corporate spending to support/defeat political candidates
