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“It's perfectly obvious that somebody's responsible and somebody's innocent. Otherwise it [justice] makes no sense at all.” quote by Ugo Betti
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“It's perfectly obvious that somebody's responsible and somebody's innocent. Otherwise it [justice] makes no sense at all.”

Ugo Betti

About This Quote

Source Legal Treatise: Theory of Justice, 1934

Justice requires clear distinction between guilt and innocence; without it, the concept collapses.

In simple terms: Justice needs clear responsibility assignments.

Key Takeaway

Clarify roles to uphold justice.

Themes

morality law responsibility

Mood

critical serious

Type

legal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • court cases
  • policy making
  • conflict resolution
  • education

Key Concepts

ethical accountability jurisprudence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we handle ambiguous culpability?
  • What safeguards ensure fair judgments?
A Different Perspective

Complex cases may blur lines of responsibility.

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