Sooraj Kumar Maurya, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Zakir Husain Delhi College (Evening), University of Delhi, New Delhi. He completed his B.A., M.A., and D.Phil. in Philosophy from the University of Allahabad, where his doctoral research examined the ethical discourse on affirmative action policy. With a deep grounding in classical and contemporary philosophy, Dr. Maurya brings a critical lens to questions of justice, rights, and socio-political transformation. Dr. Maurya’s academic oeuvre comprises over 35 peer-reviewed publications, covering a wide spectrum of themes in normative ethics, political philosophy, feminist theory, philosophy of law, and applied ethics. He has authored and co-edited books on topics ranging from digital education to socio-economic challenges, and has contributed chapters to volumes published by Springer, Routledge, Wiley, and IGI Global. His forthcoming monograph, The Ethics of Affirmative Action: Balancing Equality and Fairness (Apple Academic Press, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2026), critically engages with contemporary debates on equality and public reasoning in democratic societies. Beyond his publications, Dr. Maurya has served as Managing Editor of the International Journal of Applied Ethics, a journal by Ramanujan College, University of Delhi and actively participates in national and international seminars and conferences. His scholarship stands at the intersection of philosophy and public policy, offering normative clarity on issues such as justice, equity, and rights in a complex and evolving world.

• Introduction: Justice and Quality of Life—A Philosophical Perspective.- Theoretical Foundations of Justice.- Measuring Quality of Life: Social Indicators Overview.- Justice as a Social Indicator- Empirical Studies Linking Justice and Well-Being.- Justice in Health, Education, and Environmental Policy.- Philosophical Reflections on Justice Metrics.- Conclusion: Toward a Just Society—Indicators for the Future.

Sooraj Kumar Maurya, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Zakir Husain Delhi College (Evening), University of Delhi, New Delhi. He completed his B.A., M.A., and D.Phil. in Philosophy from the University of Allahabad, where his doctoral research examined the ethical discourse on affirmative action policy. With a deep grounding in classical and contemporary philosophy, Dr. Maurya brings a critical lens to questions of justice, rights, and socio-political transformation. Dr. Maurya’s academic oeuvre comprises over 35 peer-reviewed publications, covering a wide spectrum of themes in normative ethics, political philosophy, feminist theory, philosophy of law, and applied ethics. He has authored and co-edited books on topics ranging from digital education to socio-economic challenges, and has contributed chapters to volumes published by Springer, Routledge, Wiley, and IGI Global. His forthcoming monograph, The Ethics of Affirmative Action: Balancing Equality and Fairness (Apple Academic Press, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2026), critically engages with contemporary debates on equality and public reasoning in democratic societies. Beyond his publications, Dr. Maurya has served as Managing Editor of the International Journal of Applied Ethics, a journal by Ramanujan College, University of Delhi and actively participates in national and international seminars and conferences. His scholarship stands at the intersection of philosophy and public policy, offering normative clarity on issues such as justice, equity, and rights in a complex and evolving world.

• Introduction: Justice and Quality of Life—A Philosophical Perspective.- Theoretical Foundations of Justice.- Measuring Quality of Life: Social Indicators Overview.- Justice as a Social Indicator- Empirical Studies Linking Justice and Well-Being.- Justice in Health, Education, and Environmental Policy.- Philosophical Reflections on Justice Metrics.- Conclusion: Toward a Just Society—Indicators for the Future.

Sooraj Kumar Maurya, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Zakir Husain Delhi College (Evening), University of Delhi, New Delhi. He completed his B.A., M.A., and D.Phil. in Philosophy from the University of Allahabad, where his doctoral research examined the ethical discourse on affirmative action policy. With a deep grounding in classical and contemporary philosophy, Dr. Maurya brings a critical lens to questions of justice, rights, and socio-political transformation. Dr. Maurya’s academic oeuvre comprises over 35 peer-reviewed publications, covering a wide spectrum of themes in normative ethics, political philosophy, feminist theory, philosophy of law, and applied ethics. He has authored and co-edited books on topics ranging from digital education to socio-economic challenges, and has contributed chapters to volumes published by Springer, Routledge, Wiley, and IGI Global. His forthcoming monograph, The Ethics of Affirmative Action: Balancing Equality and Fairness (Apple Academic Press, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2026), critically engages with contemporary debates on equality and public reasoning in democratic societies. Beyond his publications, Dr. Maurya has served as Managing Editor of the International Journal of Applied Ethics, a journal by Ramanujan College, University of Delhi and actively participates in national and international seminars and conferences. His scholarship stands at the intersection of philosophy and public policy, offering normative clarity on issues such as justice, equity, and rights in a complex and evolving world.

• Introduction: Justice and Quality of Life—A Philosophical Perspective.- Theoretical Foundations of Justice.- Measuring Quality of Life: Social Indicators Overview.- Justice as a Social Indicator- Empirical Studies Linking Justice and Well-Being.- Justice in Health, Education, and Environmental Policy.- Philosophical Reflections on Justice Metrics.- Conclusion: Toward a Just Society—Indicators for the Future.