What’s the difference between justice and revenge?

Stoic Teacher
5 min readFeb 17, 2022

Justice relates to morality and fairness. It is abstract. Revenge is an emotional response unrelated to higher ideals.

Justice: In Stoicism, justice is considered one of the cardinal virtues along with wisdom, courage, and temperance. It is viewed as an essential aspect of living in accordance with nature and reason. Justice involves treating others fairly, respecting their rights, and acting with impartiality. The Stoics believed that justice is not merely a social…

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