A philosophical and psychological examination of “justice first”: Toward the need for both justice and forgiveness when conflict arises.

The theme of “justice first” is pervasive in many quarters of the world in which there seems to be an entrenched injustice. In this commentary on the theme of “justice first,” we examine this construct and propose an additive idea that justice alone is not necessarily the best way to proceed. Instead, the seeking of justice combined with the exercise of the moral virtue of forgiveness may be a healthier way of responding. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)
Source: Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research