Justice Quote by Plato
““We've heard many people say and have often said ourselves that justice is doing one's own work and not meddling with what isn't one's own ... Then, it turns out that this doing one's own work-provided that it comes to be in a certain way-is justice.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book IV, Plato, c. 380 BC
Justice means each person doing their own role properly, without interfering in others' duties, and that this proper conduct defines justice.
In simple terms: Justice is doing one's own work correctly.
Key Takeaway
Focus on your responsibilities.
Themes
ethics
justice
role theory
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- team projects
- family chores
- civic duties
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
social order
division of labor
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities define your role?
- How do you handle tasks that fall outside your assigned duties?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on role can ignore systemic inequities.
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