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In your option, what is similarity and dissimilarity between Indian and Western concepts of justice? Deliberate.

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The following analysis can be done in respect of similarity and dissimilarity of Indian and Western concepts of Justice : 

Similarity :

1. Western and Indian thinkers have accepted the impartiality of justice as an important factor in political system. 

2. In both the concepts, there has been emphasis on compliance of duty of an individual. 

3. According to both the concepts, to perform designated works by an individual and not to interfere into others’ works is justice. 

4. Like Western thinkers, ancient Indian thinkers, Manu and Kautilya, have also emphasised on impartiality and truthfulness of justice. 

5. Both the concepts have similarity in respect of protection of life and property of the people, and to punish those who spread disorder and are anti-social. 

6. The concept of religion available in ancient Indian political and social philosophy is quite similar to the principle of justice of Plato.

Dissimilarity :

1. In Western tradition, the form of justice is analysed on the basis of qualities of a good character person, whereas in Indian philosophy, religion, itself, is recognised in the form of justice. 

2. Whereas the concept of justice of Plato was basically political and social, on the other hand, in Indian philosophy, justice was accepted in legal form.



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