Entitlement Theory
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CORE DEFINITION
Justice does not lie in whether the outcome distribution is equal (patterned justice), but in whether the process of holding is legitimate. As long as your wealth is acquired through just acquisition (appropriation of unowned things) or just transfer (voluntary exchange), no matter how large the gap between rich and poor, it is just. Scaffolding role: procedural justice takes precedence. When dealing with conflicts over the distribution of benefits, do not dwell on 'who has more money and who has less' (outcome), but trace 'how the money came to be' (history). If the process is clean, the inequality of outcomes is a right that should be defended.
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Procedural justice takes precedence. When dealing with conflicts over the distribution of benefits, do not dwell on 'who has more money and who has less' (outcome), but trace 'how the money came to be' (history). If the process is clean, the inequality of outcomes is a right that should be defended.
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'Entitlement theory' can refer to a normative theory about 'who is entitled (entitlement/eligibility) to enjoy certain rights or resources', often appearing in discussions of welfare, membership, and distribution. The Chinese terminology and specific school of thought remain to be verified.
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