ABSTRACT
The question calls for comment on Aristotle’s view of man as seeking to achieve ‘the good’ and fulfilling his role within society. Aristotle’s legacy to jurisprudence is his concept of law as a means to an end. His classification of justice as ‘distributive’ and ‘corrective’ is of particular significance. No more than an outline answer should be attempted. The following skeleton plan is used for this answer:
Introduction – concept of ‘the good life’ – man’s dual aspect – law as the community’s sovereign guide – educational element in law – essence of equity – distributive and corrective justice – social framework for the just society – conclusion, noting the significance of Aristotle’s theories in relation to modern jurisprudence.
