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Taiwan Economic Research Monthly Different perspectives will reveal different notions of justice ‧ Fairness and justice are concepts that everyone considers important, to the extent that even individuals associated with the underworld or criminals may uphold them as principles. However, defining what constitutes fairness and justice, and whether a specific situation aligns with these principles, often leads to differing opinions. Many people's notions of fairness and justice are often shaped by their own beliefs or definitions. For example, there is ongoing debate and controversy about whether it is unjust for someone to be unable to afford a high-priced luxury residence in the Xinyi District of Taipei City, where one square meter can cost over two million New Taiwan Dollars. To arrive at rational policy discussions that can be widely accepted and implemented, we may need to engage in deeper reflection on what fairness and justice truly mean and how a nation and society should pursue them. It's important not to simply use slogans of justice without allowing room for critique. This article first discusses some conceptual issues and then uses housing justice as an example to illustrate the complexity of justice-related issues in practice.