The Development Path of China’s Common Wealth Path from the Discussion of Fairness and Justice in The Republic of Plato
Xiao Zheng
State Information Center
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/bam.v6i3.7359
Keywords: justice and fairness; common prosperity; development pathway
Abstract
The Republic of Plato delves deeply into the concept of justice and fairness, including considerations of the subjects involved and the consequences thereof, as well as the argument that rulers should prioritize the welfare of the populace. Plato’s reflections in The Republic on justice and fairness offer significant insights for China’s pursuit of common prosperity. When examining the prerequisites for government-led justice in The Republic alongside China’s contemporary people-centered development philosophy, several challenges become apparent in advancing China’s common prosperity. These challenges include disparities in regional development, income distribution gaps, and social security inequities. Addressing these requires optimizing mechanisms for regional coordinated development, refining the systems for secondary and tertiary income distribution, and improving the social security framework. These measures, grounded in the principle of justice and fairness, are essential to promote the realization of common prosperity for all citizens.
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