Question 1

What are the three background issues the article focuses on?

Accepted Answer

The article focuses on (a) urban institutions as the first subject of justice, (b) the incomplete overlap between social justice and distributive justice, and (c) the distinction between the concept and different conceptions of social justice.

Question 2

Why does the article argue that methodological precautions are necessary for the just city debate?

Accepted Answer

It argues that continuing the discussion requires methodological considerations to ensure that claims about justice are meaningful and properly argued, even when not strictly empirical.

Question 3

How does the article relate justice to legality?

Accepted Answer

It notes that justice under the law can be reduced to legality, but many expectations go beyond mere compliance. It also stresses that legality and justice do not necessarily coincide.