Political theorists have reduced justice almost exclusively to distribution

Evidence

In the past nearly four decades of the literature of political theory, justice has been defined almost exclusively as a question of equity in the distribution of social goods. Brian Barry (1999) insists that the concept of justice only applies where some distributive consideration comes into play; other issues are merely questions of right and wrong. Justice, in this reading, is fully contained within the set of rules that govern our distributional relationship. — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice, 54

Categorization

• DEFINE: Locates the distributive paradigm definitionally — names Barry and the survey framing that treated only distribution as ‘justice proper’.
• XREF: Explains why the distributive/procedural/recognition typology matters as a corrective — connects to any reading on EJ litigation that asks what courts actually deliver. — connects to: Rawlsian justice as fairness is fundamentally a theory of just distribution — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice:…, 56; Liberal proceduralism is the most popular conception of justice in political theory — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice:…, 57; Distributive variations have dominated justice theory for decades — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice:…, 57 (+4 more)
• recurring: this claim recurs 2 times within its source

Broader Connections

• Distributive variations have dominated justice theory for decades #corroborates (0.92) — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice, 57
• Justice theory extends beyond distribution to recognition, capability, and participation #complicates (0.88) — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice, 33
• Justice theory must target institutionalized domination and oppression, not just distribution #complicates (0.85) — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice, 111
• Justice theory must extend capabilities to groups, not just individuals #complicates (0.80) — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice, 160
• Liberal proceduralism is the most popular conception of justice in political theory #corroborates (0.78) — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice, 57
• Assuming recognition within distributional theory fails empirically to address real injustice #contradicts (0.75) — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice, 90