Frankena is Lindley Lecturer Philosopher says equal chance for all to 'good life'
is primary goal of social justice
The basic principle of social justice is that everyone in a given society must have an equal chance to achieve the good life, said William Frankena, professor of philosophy at the University of Michigan and this year's Lindley Lecturer in philosophy.
Best known for his recently published books, "Ethics" and "Philosophy of Education," Frankenka's ethics book is used in the introductory course at KU.
Frankena spoke last night at the annual lecture in memory of the late chancellor of KU. Lindley was KU chancellor from 1920-39 and after retirement planned to resume teaching philosophy and psychology here. He died, however, in 1940 and a memorial fund was established to endow this lectureship.
"The formal principle of justice is like cases are to be treated in the same way. This principle does not, however, give sufficient condition for justice. A material
principle of distribution is necessary." Frankenna said.
USING ARISTOTLE'S views as a basis for inquiry, Frankena said the typical case concerned with distributive justice concerns at least two persons, something to be distributed, a basis for distribution, and a proportion or ratio between these items. A just society distributes something among its members according to their share of the basis for distribution.
Frankena said those theories which distribute by human actions or social institutions or use physical characteristics as a basis are unjust. "They are unjust because they either discriminate against individuals, but are not controlled by them, or may be distributed unequally due to human error," he said.
FRANKENA SAID equality is the primary basis for distribution and all other criteria are secondary. "Merit and excellence are not the most basic criteria," he said. "Excellence is an excellent thing,
but all must be given a chance to achieve it."
ACCORDING TO Thomas Dunaway. Lawrence freshman and one of Lewis' roommates, Lewis, in a recent letter to his mother, expressed dissatisfaction with the courses he was taking. Dunaway said that although in the letter Lewis sounded depressed, there was no indication that he would shoot himself.
The Communist principle of taking from each according to ability and giving to each according to needs is basically equalitarian, said Frankena.
Sheriff Rex Johnson said Lewis purchased the 410 gauge shotgun and a box of shells from a downtown sporting goods store. The owners of the store said Lewis
"The equalitarian principle of distribution implies that everyone has a chance to achieve the good life, which is the basic principle of social justice. It requires that everyone have an equal chance to enjoy the best life they are capable of." he said.
THE BODY WAS discovered by Doyle Headley, a Lawrence fireman, when he stepped outside of the firehouse for a breath of air. He found Lewis with the shotgun in one hand. Headley and several other firemen were inside using a welding machine and had not heard the shot.
Lawrence Police Chief William Troelstrup said no note has been found. He added that there appears to have been no motive for the shooting.
Lewis, who had been a member of Alpha KappaLambda fraternity, was living in an apartment this semester. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lewis.
Death of student apparent suicide
With a shotgun purchased only 15 minutes earlier, Michael Wayne Lewis's, 21. Merriam junior, apparently shot himself to death at about 12:20 p.m. yesterday behind the Lawrence police station.
acted "just like any other customer" He paid cash for the run.
"IT IS NOT unjust," Frankena said, "to help some people to achieve it.
He paid cash for the gun. Apparently, after buying the gun, Lewis either walked or drove to the municipal parking lot, Eighth and Kentucky streets. Police found his car parked there and said his coat, glasses and billfold were on the seat of the car.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Newcomers Funeral Home in Overland Park.
By Carolyn Drury March 3. 1916
Should seniors be required to prepare a thesis before graduating? This was the question being debated with the University.
On the other hand, most instructors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences did not advocate the idea. They felt that the amount of good obtained was not in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
The School of Engineering felt that such a requirement should be made. As Richard L. Grider, professor in mining engineering, said, "A man never knows how little he knows until he tries to put it down on paper."
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