What is the purpose of justice in society? Throughout history, political philosophers have debated and presented arguments about justice. Many presented new perspectives on the concept and the purpose it serves in society. For John Locke in his Second Treatise on Government, justice was necessary so that individuals could escape the state of nature and preserve their property. For Glaucon in Plato's Republic, justice was used by the weak to escape the suffering they found in injustice. The arguments presented show the different points of view on justice and its relevance for civil society. The question then arises as to how these views are similar, how they differ, and whether the views of others differ from those of Glaucon and Locke. Analyzing the concept of justice, it can be said that the arguments presented by Locke and Glaucon believe that justice leads to a social contract between individuals, but differ on their views on the purpose of justice within a society civil. The arguments presented by Locke and Glaucon have several areas in which they agree on the effects of justice on civil society. Both view humans as very weak and incapable of surviving in the state of nature; therefore, we seek social contracts in majorities for our protection before justice. As Thomas Hobbes explains in his work Levithan, the state of nature is one in which individuals live in a constant state of war, which is "poor, nasty, brutal, and brief." In chapter 8 of his work, Locke describes how, although men are "free, equal, and independent" in the state of nature, they come together for a greater sense of security and peace against those who might seek to commit injustices against them. For Glau...... middle of paper ...... peace and well-being of all citizens. For the arguments Glaucon presents, justice is simply put in place to prevent the suffering of injustice, by ensuring that those who commit injustice against us receive some sort of punishment because they have committed injustice. For Socrates, justice is an intrinsically good virtue, while those who live justly lead happy lives, in contrast to the miserable life of the unjust person. It is obvious that people will have varied opinions on the nature of justice and whether it is a good or evil within society. Regardless of the different viewpoints, many of them agree on one thing: justice is an integral part of civil society, helping to codify a legal system defining what is right and wrong, what actions are accepted and which are punishable, and which will lead to the protection of citizens and peace within a society..