Full Idea
If what is just is not the same in all constitutions, there must be differences in the virtue of justice as well.
Gist of Idea
The virtue of justice may be relative to a particular constitution
Source
Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1309a37)
Book Reference
Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.128
A Reaction
This problem has recently arisen when the state of China took full control of the westernised colony of Hong Kong. Liberals look for a more absolute concept of justice. What is justice in a slave colony?
Related Idea
Idea 22572 Officers should like the constitution, be capable, and have appropriate virtues and justice [Aristotle]