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Justice and fairness

In the PI framework, the Moral asset of “fairness” refers to “equitable, just, and reasonable treatment of others.” This brief primer on the philosophical roots of fairness—published by Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and a good conversation piece for use with students—describes the relationship between fairness and justice and their implications for our society.

   Article

   10 minutes

   By: Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University

   K-12 educators | Lifelong learners


Making connections:

Principled Innovation asks us to work with others and recognize the limits of our own knowledge so that we can better understand and tackle the complex issues our communities face.

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