Theories of Justice: An incomplete listing;

I spoke momentarily of "tit-for-tat," in absence of _any_other_ system or theory of Justice.

Perhaps an exhaustive list of my stock and store is as follows, but I do not suppose that T-for-T is the ONLY one.

1. The "dexterity test," whereby an individual is chosen (either elected or volunteer,) to cut the Pie. This individual is spurred to fair and equal subdivision by the knowledge, agreed upon before the first cut, that s/he will enjoy the last choice of slices.

2. The "reductio ad absurdum" analysis: Upon any deliberated action, the animator is asked to speculate (and finally justify his action-s-) by answering the question, "What if _everyone_ unilaterally did [x action,] because of same stimulus?"

3. The "reflexive introspection," lesson: An individual is disciplined, not by the deliberated punitive measure of an expert, but rather is acquainted with the consequences of his/her actions, and required to articulate, accountably, "What is a fair and just recompense of reward for that offense?" This is usually well assisted, by executing reductio ad absurdum on trite recommendations.

4. Last but not least, "Tit for Tat:" an individual is required to evaluate, "You did [x.] I have now done [x] to you. Can you improve outcomes if I reliably mirror your actions?" Since justice is the subject under discussion, a fair assessment of the language of the Jewish Jesus might be required. Mt 7:[12] "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them:..." & Lk 6:[31] "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise."

The more common, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," is not available in the Bible. I cannot speak authoritatively about the Talmud. I avoid Mishnah, Hadith and I suppose that self consistency would indict some portion of the Christian Cannon by that logic. Please feel free to comment... I get them on email :-)