The Argument from Justice

Description: The Argument from Justice is a philosophical argument that attempts to demonstrate the existence of God based on the concept of justice. The argument is based on the premise that if God does not exist, then there is no objective standard of justice, and therefore, anything can be considered just or unjust depending on the individual's perspective.
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What is the main premise of the Argument from Justice?

  1. If God exists, then there is an objective standard of justice.

  2. If God does not exist, then there is no objective standard of justice.

  3. Justice is a subjective concept that varies from person to person.

  4. Justice is a universal concept that applies to all people.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Argument from Justice is based on the premise that if God does not exist, then there is no objective standard of justice, and therefore, anything can be considered just or unjust depending on the individual's perspective.

What is the conclusion of the Argument from Justice?

  1. God exists.

  2. God does not exist.

  3. Justice is a subjective concept.

  4. Justice is a universal concept.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Justice concludes that if there is an objective standard of justice, then there must be a God who created that standard.

What is one of the main objections to the Argument from Justice?

  1. The concept of justice is too vague and subjective to be used as a basis for an argument.

  2. The existence of evil in the world disproves the existence of a just God.

  3. The Argument from Justice is based on a false dichotomy between theism and atheism.

  4. The Argument from Justice relies on circular reasoning.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One of the main objections to the Argument from Justice is that the concept of justice is too vague and subjective to be used as a basis for an argument. Different people have different ideas about what is just and unjust, and there is no objective way to determine which view is correct.

How does the Argument from Justice relate to the problem of evil?

  1. The Argument from Justice provides a solution to the problem of evil.

  2. The Argument from Justice is incompatible with the problem of evil.

  3. The Argument from Justice is irrelevant to the problem of evil.

  4. The Argument from Justice is the same as the problem of evil.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Argument from Justice is incompatible with the problem of evil because it claims that God is just, while the problem of evil suggests that God is either not just or not all-powerful.

Which philosopher is most closely associated with the Argument from Justice?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Aquinas

  4. Kant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Argument from Justice is most closely associated with the philosopher Aquinas, who argued that the existence of an objective standard of justice is evidence for the existence of God.

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