Definition of Justice

[implexant]

Hey there,

I need a definition of justice from an attorney, judge, rabbi, prison staff member, relief organization staff member, or someone with experience in a "closed" or "undemocratic" country. It's for an English class assignment. So if you are one of the above, just tell me what you think justice is.

I have to turn in the assignment by mid-Thursday, so before then would be great

TIA!

-Chris

[Theophylact]

"What is your definition of justice?"

"Justice, Elijah, is that which exists when all the laws are enforced."

Fastolfe nodded. "A good definition, Mr Baley, for a robot. The desire to see all laws enforced has been built into R. Daneel, now. Justice is a very concrete term to him since it is based on law enforcement. A human can recognise that, on the basis of an abstract moral code, some laws may be bad ones, and their enforcement unjust. What do you say, R. Daneel?'"

"An unjust law," said R. Daneel evenly, "is a contradiction in terms." [Isaac Asimov, The Caves of Steel, 83-4]

[implexant]

Originally posted by Theophylact

Is this from a fictional story? Not familiar with The Caves of Steel. Good definition just the same.

Thanks!

-Chris

[Theophylact]

The Caves of Steel (1954) was the first science-fiction murder mystery. Asimov wrote it to prove it could be done legitimately, with the reader provided with all the necessary clues to solve the murder, without cheating by using a time machine to go back and view the crime or some other hocus-pocus.

Actually, it's one of his best books.

[implexant]

Originally posted by Theophylact
The Caves of Steel (1954) was the first science-fiction murder mystery. Asimov wrote it to prove it could be done legitimately, with the reader provided with all the necessary clues to solve the murder, without cheating by using a time machine to go back and view the crime or some other hocus-pocus.

Actually, it's one of his best books.

Very interesting! I'll go ahead and use the quote.

Thanks a bundle

-Chris