Fairness and Justice
Students examine the concepts of fairness, equality, and justice within society. They discuss how resources and opportunities should be distributed.
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Students examine the concepts of fairness, equality, and justice within society. They discuss how resources and opportunities should be distributed.
Key Questions
- What does it mean to be fair?
- Is equality always just?
- How should society treat its most vulnerable members?
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