PHILOSOPHICAL INTERPRETATION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE: HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES

Abstract

This  article  explores  the  philosophical  interpretation  of  the  concept  of  social  justice, tracing  its  historical  evolution  and  analyzing  its  modern  conceptualizations.  The  ideas  ofprominent thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, John Rawls, and Amartya Sen are examined in order to  highlight  various  perspectives  on  justice.  Particular  attention  is  paid  to  the  understanding  of  social justice within the sociophilosophical context of contemporary Uzbekistan, where the concept is analyzed in relation to national values and ongoing social reforms. The article seeks to provide a deeper philosophical insight into the role of social justice in achieving societal stability and sustainable development.