This book investigates the historical shift in the concept of justice from an individual virtue to an institutional property, arguing for a return to justice as a fundamental character trait. Mark LeBar, a scholar of moral philosophy, utilizes Aristotelian frameworks to critique modern institutional interpretations of justice. By synthesizing classical virtue ethics with contemporary social theory, he proposes that justice should be understood as the mutual recognition of equal authority to obligate one another in interpersonal relationships.

Scholars and students of moral philosophy frequently cite this work as a significant contribution to the revival of virtue-based approaches to justice. Experts highlight the text's ability to bridge the gap between classical theory and modern political discourse, noting its rigorous yet accessible philosophical argumentation.