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Aristoteles’in Adalet Anlayışı
Aristotle's Understanding of Justice

Author(s): Mehmet Çiçek
Subject(s): Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Ancient Philosphy
Published by: Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü
Keywords: Justice; Policy; Ethics; Virtüe;

Summary/Abstract: Aristotle paints a very different policy portrait from today's policy understanding. According to him, politics is the most important condition for the human being to be happy, virtuous, and more importantly, human. Depending on this perspective, the doctrine of justice is also shaped. According to him, justice, to the extent that it deserves the right to give. The determination of the right should be done according to the nature of what is distributed. In other words, what is distributed should be given to someone who is in accordance with the nature of that thing, not according to criteria such as wealth and nobility. Aristotle not only sees justice as distributing a share but also speaks of two different types of justice, corrective and exchange justice. This study aims to contribute to the solution of today's political problems by examining Aristotle's relationship between politics, virtue and justice.

  • Issue Year: 18/2020
  • Issue No: 04
  • Page Range: 1-11
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Turkish