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[from 'Leviathan' by Thomas Hobbes, in 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / c. Justice ]

Full Idea

The definition of 'injustice' is no other than the not performance of covenant….. and 'justice' is the constant will of giving to every man his own.

Gist of Idea

Injustice is the failure to keep a contract, and justice is the constant will to give what is owed

Source

Thomas Hobbes (Leviathan [1651], 1.15)

Book Reference

Hobbes,Thomas: 'Leviathan', ed/tr. Macpherson,C.B. [Penguin 1981], p.202