Single Idea 21043

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 1. Basis of justice]

Full Idea

Debates about distributive justice are about not only who gets what but also what qualities are worthy of honour and reward.

Gist of Idea

Distributive justice concern deserts, as well as who gets what

Source

Michael J. Sandel (Justice: What's the right thing to do? [2009], 07)

Book Reference

Sandel,Michael J.: 'Justice: what's the right thing to do?' [Penguin 2010], p.179


A Reaction

So the 'undeserving poor' get nuffink? Does just being a human being deserve anything? Obviously yes. That said, we can't deny the concept of 'appropriate reward'.