What is the difference between fairness and justice?

The notions of justice and fairness are very difficult to disentangle. It is often assumed that there is no difference between the two ideas and hence that justice and fairness are of equal importance. I shall argue, however, that there are significant differences between justice and fairness. read more

• Fairness is a quality of being fair, showing no bias towards some people or individuals. Justice, in broader terms, is giving a person his due. • We want fair treatment in all situations as we believe that we are all equals and deserve impartiality. read more

Justice is a practice to achieve common fairness. Justice is commonly identified as a person with covered eyes holding a scale. Fairness is a person’s conscience but justice is a common conscience of a community. Justice is an standard to morality and every one’s sense of fairness is measured up to this standard. read more

The notions of justice and fairness are very difficult to disentangle. It is often assumed that. there is no difference between the two ideas and hence that justice and fairness are of. equal importance. I shall argue, however, that there are significant differences between. justice and fairness. read more

Fairness is the quality of making judgements that are free from discrimination justice is an action that is morally right and fair. I think the difference is that fairness is about having a proper perspective and justice is about having the right thing done. read more