Re-Conceptualization of Political Trust in Relation to Justice

Authors : Hazal Altunkulp Çoban

Pages : 151-167

Doi:10.26650/siyasal.2024.33.1403011

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Publication Date : 2024-04-19

Article Type : Research

Abstract :This study seeks to contribute to the conceptualization of political trust by uncovering its moral and affective dimensions, particularly its relationship with justice. In the current atmosphere of politics, political trust becomes a complex concept, especially in the face of injustices. Despite extensive discussions on trust and justice in the literature, the interplay between them within the political context remains underexplored. While analytic philosophy delves into a multifaceted exploration of trust, political science often limits its perspective to a performance evaluation grounded in rational calculations and interests. The deficiency in analytic philosophy lies in its failure to adequately address the socio-political dimension of trust, as it adopts a predominantly individualistic viewpoint that neglects politically significant aspects, including justice. The prevailing trend in political science tends to downplay the affective and moral facets of trust. This study endeavours to bridge this gap by re-evaluating our approach to political trust, emphasizing its importance and exploring its determinants, particularly in connection to justice. The argument posits that, in addition to and beyond rational evaluations in politics, a comprehensive understanding of political trust and its relationship to justice necessitates an examination of the affective and moral components, underlying perceptions of trust and justice in real political and social contexts.
Keywords : Güven, Siyasal güven, Adalet, Ahlaki duygular