1. Basic Principles of Justice in the Just Society
Everyone accepts and knows
that others accept the same principles of justice.
(Procedural and Substantive)
The basic social institutions conform to these principles.

2. Must a Just Society Guarantee Liberty?
Political liberty: freedom from governmental interference, freedom to influence government (vote, assembly)
Personal Liberty: freedom to do what we want as long as
an equal amount of freedom is available for all.
our actions do not harm others.

3. Must Just Society be democratic?
Types of democracy
direct vs. representative
consensus vs. majority rule
democratic government vs.democracy in all areas

4. Justice and Power When, if ever, is power over others justified?
with their consent (Social Contract)
when it maximizes utility
when we are protected from abuse of power
arbitrariness
excess

5. Citizens of a Just Society
Fully informed rational bargainers
Balancing self-interest with common good

6. Procedural Justice All decisions are made impartially.
Rules and procedures are applied consistently.
No arbitrary distinctions are made.

7. Applying Basic Principles of Justice
Are principles of justice widely shared? Do social institutions conform to these principles?
Are procedures followed consistently and impartially?
Is liberty protected?
Are decisions made democratically? / Does everyone have a chance to participate in the debate?
Is power used arbitrarily? Excessively?
Are citizens informed? Committed to balancing their own interests and the common good?

8. Three Dimensions of Justice
Retributive justice
principles that govern punishment
Compensatory justice
principles that govern compensation to victims
Distributive justice
principles that govern the distribution of benefits and burdens