A just state
What is a Just State?
Explain the idea that society should be based on virtue by discussing Confucius, Plato, and /or Aristotle
Explain at least one version of social contract theory
Illustrate your understanding of the classical and social contract approaches to justice with illustrative examples from contemporary political life.
A just state
The just state is one in which each class performs its own function well without infringing on the activities of the other classes. Plato divides the human soul into three parts: the rational part, the will, and the appetites. To do one`s own business and not to be a busybody is justice (Republic 433b). justice is having and doing one`s own and what belongs to oneself. A virtue is a trait of character that is to be admired: one rendering its possessor better, either morally, or intellectually, or in the conduct of specific affairs. Virtues are important because they are the basic qualities necessary for our well-being and happiness.