Several reasons. Because philosophy is the basis for all forms of government, and because justice is a natural human desire, so it is therefore manifested in that philosophy.
The desire to change government or society often arises out of real or perceived injustices. Humans have a natural desire for fairness, though we often don't observe that. It is because of this desire, the philosophical changes that follow, and the societal and governmental actions that result that humans make progress in terms of justice over time.
As far as "coming to grips" with a problem of justice, it is essential to first acknowledge and recognize that an injustice exists, and to understand what its root causes are. Philosophy helps us to understand those causes, the natural precursor to any positive action towards justice.
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