Social Justice Vs Retributive Justice

The Republic by Plato aims to essentially answer one question, what is justice? This question serves as a basis into the dialogues encountered in the literary work. Plato aims to answer this philosophical question through an analysis developed by Socrates; a Greek philosopher, prestigiously acclaimed, due to his analysis of such subjective thoughts. Justice can be classified in three subdivisions which include retributive justice, procedural justice, and social justice. Retributive justice can be best explained along the principle, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. This principle is based on the theory in which, if one commits a crime against another man, that man should commit the same crime towards him. In perspective, this theory
Procedural justice also insinuates that justice is based on a form of order in which a legal process may occur if a dispute arises. In regard to fairness, social justice is based on a similar principle, equality. One has the right to the same opportunities socially and politically as another individual. One can conclude that retributive justice and social justice are slightly different due to their views on equality. Retributive justice, in a sense, discredits the belief in equality as it is based on punishment. One man may be equal to another man, but it will more than likely involve such attainment through any and all means necessary. The ideal that all men are created equal is the premise of social justice, therefore equality should not involve any act of wickedness, based on the advantage of another. Procedural justice sets a basis in regard to retributive and social justice. This form of justice can be identified as a synthesis of both retributive and social justice, as it aims to respect both aspects in the possible form of legality, which may possibly lead to an unjust