Character Quote by Aristotle
“Justice is that virtue of the soul which is distributive according to desert.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Nicomachean Ethics, 4th century BC
Justice is the moral quality of giving each person what they deserve based on merit.
In simple terms: Justice means giving people what they earn.
Key Takeaway
Treat people according to merit.
Themes
ethics
fairness
virtue
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- workplace rewards
- academic grading
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
distributive justice
desert
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we determine desert?
- What if merit is unclear?
A Different Perspective
Justice can be hard to measure objectively.
