Universalism vs Particularism

justice is blind (the legal system is objective and unbiased.)

• Universalism

• Particularism

i would be very hurt if my neighbor, a policeman, gave me a ticket for speeding

• Universalism

• Particularism

people should solve their own conflicts; it's embarrassing if people have to go to court

• Universalism

• Particularism

a deal is a deal, whatever happens

• Universalism

• Particularism

people don't compromise (to accept that you'll change your opinion in order to reach an agreement with someone) on principles

• Universalism

• Particularism

friends expect preferential treatment; friends protect friends

• Universalism

• Particularism

consistency is desirable and possible

• Universalism

• Particularism

situational ethics prevail (to get control)

• Universalism

• Particularism

reasons and logic prevail over feelings

• Universalism

• Particularism

exceptions to the rule should be minimized

• Universalism

• Particularism