Exam 16: A Sense of Justice

The child complies with ______ largely because of bonds of friendship and feeling for others and because he or she wishes to gain the approval of the wider society.

What Rawlsian principle reflects the Kantian principle that people are never to be treated as means to an end but always ends in themselves?

Equality is a mark of ______ justice,and any acts promoting equality are justified, providing they do not worsen the situation of the least advantaged.

The difference principle states that although primary goods and services are to be distributed ______,there is nevertheless a way in which certain inequalities can be considered just.

Rawls wants a society where ______.

Two famous Greek philosophers,______ and ______ were also concerned with the concept of "justice."

Rawls argues that moral persons have two distinguishing features ______.

Rawls explains that his intention is to present a ______ that is abstract in nature.

The ______ is to be assessed by reference to basic benefit to individuals who would otherwise be economically disadvantaged.

______ transmits the idea that the principles of justice are agreed to in an initial situation that is considered fair.

Rawls' basic principle of equality/inequality is called the ______ principle.

To ensure that no one will gain an advantage or suffer a disadvantage because of his or her particular circumstances in society,we choose the principles of justice behind A ______.

In reality,the ______ of labor has been a fundamental part of the marriage contract.

One of the most controversial parts of Rawls' theory is his treatment of inequality. According to Rawls,all social values,including rights,income and wealth,and the basis Of self-respect,are to be distributed equally unless ______.

The ______ is egalitarian in nature in the sense that it places a restriction on the amount of inequality that is permitted.

Rawls theory of justice is a utilitarian or consequentialist theory.

Piaget concluded that even young children have a sense of justice and injustice.

Rawls' theory cannot be used to ______.

Rawls argued that people are not capable of rational,goal-oriented behavior.

Rawls does not pretend to identify the totality of ______ that would satisfy the demands of the basic structure of society.