[Qilin]

1. Does Justice exist?

It's a social construct for sure, but it would then exist conceptually within the minds of the people who believe in it. That's probably the best sort of "existence" any idea can possibly have anyway.

2. What is Justice?

This idea is an extension of the prevalent notion of "equality" that people like to cling to. The difference is that Justice is more concerned with practical matters of weighing the "values" of different actions against each other instead of being restricted to vague lofty ideals.

3. Does Fairness exist?

Again, it's a social construct. The most it can exist as is in the form of an idea that takes root in the shared consciousness of society.

4. What is Fairness?

The idea of Fairness is another product of the conception of "equality" that is so common in egalitarian societies. It is a notion that says that all human beings are equal and should be treated equally.

5. Can Justice be Fair?

It's not a matter of "can" in my opinion. Justice, by it's very definition, must be fair or it would become something else entirely.

The only problem is that the values for different actions cannot be judged quantitatively, only qualitatively. As such, the perception of Justice can vary with individual perception. One way to go around this obstacle of relativity is by agreeing upon a common standard of in valuing certain acts, so Justice then becomes more of a society thing than an individual thing. These shared standards are what we now refer to as "Law".

6. Should Justice be Fair?

"Fair" here is a relative term. Let's not forget that it's completely possible for an act to seem just for one person while unjust to another person.

To make my point, it's necessary to distinguish society's perception of "Justice" and the individual's perception of "Justice". Justice, for the sake of not contradicting itself, must abide by society's perception of fairness, which is to say that it must be lawful. The Law is the end all and be all of the "Justice" of any particular society. Now, the individual's view is at most a single drop within the shared idea of "Justice" that the entire society holds. As such, it holds no power to overturn the general perception of society by itself, be it in America or ancient Babylonia.