Justice according to Michael J. Sandel

Authors

  • Michael Borek Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15633/lie.4170

Keywords:

justice, society, solidarity, communitarianism, Michael Sandel

Abstract

The concept of justice has been constantly discussed from ancient times to the present day, which shows its importance and complexity. It reveals its diversity in the context of cultural differences, philosophical concepts, ideas and schools of thought. The extremely popular Harvard University professor Michael Sandel also undertook his analysis of the issue of justice. In his articles, books and lectures, he repeatedly addresses the issue of justice, analyzing its development, application and the resulting consequences of its application. At the same time, he does not avoid unambiguous assessments and expressing his opinions. This attitude allows us to discover and analyze his own concept of justice, seen in the perspective of a virtue fulfilling an important role in public life. His reflections on the question of justice reveal the assumptions of a broader philosophical perspective, referred to as communitarianism.

Author Biography

  • Michael Borek, Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow
    MSc. Michał Borek is a priest, a Franciscan friar and a PhD student at the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Cracow at the Faculty of Philosophy. His research interests include philosophy of nature, cosmology and social philosophy.

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2021-12-16

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