Chapter 1 Justice:The Basic Value Appeal of Men in Social Life

Everybody wants to live in a just society. In such a society, if one gets bullied, someone else will stand out to right the wrong; if one gets wronged, he/she can always find a place to complain; if rights are infringed, the infringer will always be punished by the law; if someone encounters difficulties, others will help him/her out. Living in such an environment, people feel happy and satisfied. However, if people live in an unjust environment, they would feel depressed, painful, puzzled and helpless, and then become strongly dissatisfied with the society and damage social harmony and stability. Since the birth of the human society, people have been pursuing justice; countless philosophers have sought the true meaning of justice in confusion; and numerous people with ideals and integrity have displayed their worship of justice in their movements. Since Plato and Aristotle, thinkers have never stopped thinking about the issue of justice. Today, the issue of justice becomes a hot spot of popular concern. Well then, what is justice on earth？