"The Idea of Justice" Quotes

Inequality of capabilities can be a major source of injustice.

Justice requires us to take into account the diversity of human lives and the multiplicity of our goals.

Justice cannot be reduced to a single metric or a fixed set of principles.

The idea of justice is not a matter of abstract reasoning alone, but also of informed public reasoning and democratic deliberation.

Freedom is not just the absence of interference but also the presence of real opportunities for people to pursue their goals.

We need to pay attention to the real lives and actual experiences of people to understand the nature of injustice.

Justice demands that we address the structural causes of poverty and inequality.

The idea of justice requires us to consider the consequences of our actions on the well-being of the most vulnerable members of society.

Justice is not just a matter of distribution, but also of recognition and participation.

The capability approach emphasizes the importance of expanding people's freedom and agency.