How can a society make its citizens just?

Authors
Citation
H. Lotter, How can a society make its citizens just?, S AFR J PH, 20(1), 2001, pp. 90-101
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Philosiphy
Journal title
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY
ISSN journal
02580136 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
90 - 101
Database
ISI
SICI code
0258-0136(2001)20:1<90:HCASMI>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
How can citizens be made just? I focus on how modern constitutional democra cies can entice, convince, and guide their citizens to become just. I rely chiefly on Rawls's theory of justice (1971), as well as the work of sociolo gist Derek L. Phillips. I argue that internal control by citizens themselve s is the best option. This view is attractive because every citizen can pla y a part in establishing and maintaining the public conception of justice b y being role models, engaging in dialogue with fellow citizens, or by simpl y doing their part in maintaining just institutions.