Individual Moral Principles as Foundation:
- Justice ultimately depends on individual moral consciousness
- Institutional structures can't substitute for moral development
- Current societal structures reflect collective moral maturity (or lack thereof)
The Role of Justice (J):
- Requires societal recognition of its essential nature
- Needs voluntary support from community
- Can't be effectively imposed from above
- Must emerge from collective moral understanding
Resource Reality:
- Basic needs must be met
- Current systems tie this to state power
- No viable independent funding mechanism exists
- Demonstrates society's priorities and values
Current human societies appear not evolved enough to:
- Voluntarily support truly independent justice
- Prioritize moral principles over power
- Maintain uncorrupted institutions
- Provide for basic needs without control
Human societies haven't reached the moral maturity needed for truly just institutions.
It indicates a need to focus more on individual and collective moral development rather than institutional reform.
Authentic Moral Development:
- Cannot be enforced or imposed
- Must grow organically from within
- Becomes inseparable from identity
- Manifests in actions, not just words
- Remains consistent under pressure
Remained consistent despite:
- Personal danger
- Opportunities to compromise
- Extreme pressure
- Ultimate sacrifice required
True justice requires individuals with:
- Internally developed moral framework
- Courage to stand by principles
- Independence from external pressures
- Willingness to accept consequences
Societal Development Path:
- Can't shortcut moral development
- Must nurture rather than enforce
- Requires examples and role models
- Takes time and genuine commitment
- Can't be institutionally mandated
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