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I will look at different black theologies and different theories of justice, and attempt to compare them, concluding with which system of justice makes for an ordered flourishing community. Communitarian Theories of Justice
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To what extent does black theology have a coherent understanding of justice? Introduction Essentially, the word "justice" is derived from the Latin word "ius," meaning right or law, and the Greek word "???????" meaning righteous or moral. Individualist theories assert that the good of the individual comes first, and the good of the community, second; communitarian theories assume the reverse. A compromise between these positions is usually sought. For Aristotle, justice is the intellectual virtue of prudence: the balancing of one's own interest with the rights of others. This provides us with the capacity to balance the rights of the individual with the responsibilities of the community. Indeed, Aristotle finds that all virtuous behaviour leads to one being ?????????and justice will follow on from such behaviour. One maintains society as one maintains oneself; for society to flourish, individuals must also flourish. This is clear when Aristotle expresses it in a...
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