A POLEMOS ON JUST WORLD BELIEF
Abstract
The main aim of this article is to evaluate Lerner’s thesis of Just-World Belief which is a form of evaluating and interpreting activity that is inevitable for human in regard to psychology, philosophy and sociology. Certainly this evaluation in question can not be exposed here in respect to all aspects, therefore it is tried to establish a network that is limited from certain aspects, but at the same time calls on each other. First tissue of this discussion level consists of psychological evaluation. Herein the basic grounds and in maintaining life the regulative role of Just World Belief thesis mentioned form different angels. Second tissue of discussion consists of evaluating this thesis from Nietzsche’s herd morality on behalf of the possibility of deconstructing it. In the context of third tissue, Just World Belief that is at the same time crucial for interpersonal relation discussed according to the components of social evaluation world. In this regard secondary purpose of this study is to create a possibility of interdisiplinary polyphony.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
December 26, 2017
Submission Date
February 10, 2017
Acceptance Date
October 10, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 10 Number: 2