3. Justice in the Context of the Project
Justice, as understood by the project, is not a rigid principle or an absolute state that can be achieved and then preserved. It is a dynamic process that must constantly be renegotiated among people, interests, and life situations.
The project distinguishes between three levels of justice:
- Subjective justice: the personal feeling of being treated justly or unjustly.
- Interpersonal justice: the negotiation between two or more parties, often through dialogue.
- Systemic justice: the question of whether societal structures are fair and provide equal opportunities for participation.
Justice, in the sense of the project, does not arise from uniformity but from the recognition of diversity while ensuring fundamental rights for all. The goal is not uniformity but equivalence.
From this perspective, the state has the task not only of enacting laws but of creating processes that enable just solutions: transparent procedures, comprehensible decisions, and fair participation. Justice is not the product of power but of responsibility and mutual respect.
In the sense of the project, justice is an expression of active relationship: it does not arise solely through rules but through the conscious striving for understanding, recognition, and balance. It is the ultimate test of freedom in human interaction.