Question 1

The veil of ignorance proposes that

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A) those in the original position are supposed to choose principles on the basis of self-interest, agreement seems unlikely. 
B) one group would be supportive of another group benefiting even though the rules are different. 
C) people are fully knowledgeable about themselves or situation allowing them to have a partial or biased point of view. 
D) agreement is difficult to attain. 
A) those in the original position are supposed to choose principles on the basis of self-interest, agreement seems unlikely. 
B) one group would be supportive of another group benefiting even though the rules are different. 
C) people are fully knowledgeable about themselves or situation allowing them to have a partial or biased point of view. 
D) agreement is difficult to attain. A

Question 2

Utilitarians are likely to be sympathetic to the argument that steps should be taken to reduce the great disparities of income that characterize our society.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The distribution of income in Germany and Japan is far more unequal than that in the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

According to libertarianism,

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A) there are no natural, Lockean rights. 
B) we have a basic right to assistance from others. 
C) people should not attempt to coerce others. 
D) happiness takes priority over other moral concerns. 
A) there are no natural, Lockean rights. 
B) we have a basic right to assistance from others. 
C) people should not attempt to coerce others. 
D) happiness takes priority over other moral concerns.

Question 5

Based on the nature of justice, choose a proposed political viewpoint and explain how just it is.

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One proposed political viewpoint that al

Question 6

The difference principle of Rawls includes

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A) we are all created equal. 
B) individuals are justified by working for the benefit of the least advantaged. 
C) we all deserve the same. 
D) some do deserve more than others. 
A) we are all created equal. 
B) individuals are justified by working for the benefit of the least advantaged. 
C) we all deserve the same. 
D) some do deserve more than others.

Question 7

Libertarians reject inheritance as a legitimate means of acquiring wealth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Aristotle's formal principle of justice states,

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A) from each according to his or her ability, to each according to his or her need. 
B) similar cases must be treated alike except where there is some relevant difference. 
C) all people are to be treated the same in every situation. 
D) from each according to his or her ability, to each according to his or her merit. 
A) from each according to his or her ability, to each according to his or her need. 
B) similar cases must be treated alike except where there is some relevant difference. 
C) all people are to be treated the same in every situation. 
D) from each according to his or her ability, to each according to his or her merit.

Question 9

What do economists mean by "the declining marginal utility of money" and how does Brandt use the concept to argue for greater economic equality?

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The concept of the declining marginal ut

Question 10

According to John Stuart Mill, what does it mean to say that a person has a right to something?

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According to John Stuart Mill, a promine

Question 11

Who is more likely to be sympathetic with the idea of reducing the disparities of income in society?

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A) Utilitarians 
B) Liberals 
C) Robin Hood 
D) egalitarians 
A) Utilitarians 
B) Liberals 
C) Robin Hood 
D) egalitarians

Question 12

John Rawls's second principle of justice states that insofar as inequalities are permitted -- that is, insofar as it is compatible with justice for some jobs or positions to bring greater rewards than others -- these positions must be open to all.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

John Isbister in "Income Distribution" argues that pay differentials are necessary to acknowledge capability, work and talent differences. Is he right?

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John Isbister's argument in "Income Dist

Question 14

According to libertarianism, liberty is the prime value, and justice consists in permitting each to live as he or she pleases, free from the interference of others.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How would Rawls view an inheritance from a family member?

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John Rawls, an American political philos

Question 16

According to John Rawls, people in the original position do not know what social position or status they hold in society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Can wealth legitimately be spread equally among the people of a nation based on the philosophers you have been introduced to?

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The question of whether wealth can legit

Question 18

For utilitarians, justice is an independent moral standard distinct from their general principle.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Rawls's theory of distributive justice is a form of utilitarianism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain what Robert Nozick say to Bill Gates concerning his accumulation of wealth.  Apply his proponents to the situation.

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Robert Nozick, a prominent political phi

The veil of ignorance proposes that

Utilitarians are likely to be sympathetic to the argument that steps should be taken to reduce the great disparities of income that characterize our society.

The distribution of income in Germany and Japan is far more unequal than that in the United States.

According to libertarianism,

Based on the nature of justice, choose a proposed political viewpoint and explain how just it is.

The difference principle of Rawls includes

Libertarians reject inheritance as a legitimate means of acquiring wealth.

Aristotle's formal principle of justice states,

What do economists mean by "the declining marginal utility of money" and how does Brandt use the concept to argue for greater economic equality?

According to John Stuart Mill, what does it mean to say that a person has a right to something?

Who is more likely to be sympathetic with the idea of reducing the disparities of income in society?

John Rawls's second principle of justice states that insofar as inequalities are permitted -- that is, insofar as it is compatible with justice for some jobs or positions to bring greater rewards than others -- these positions must be open to all.

John Isbister in "Income Distribution" argues that pay differentials are necessary to acknowledge capability, work and talent differences. Is he right?

According to libertarianism, liberty is the prime value, and justice consists in permitting each to live as he or she pleases, free from the interference of others.

How would Rawls view an inheritance from a family member?

According to John Rawls, people in the original position do not know what social position or status they hold in society.

Can wealth legitimately be spread equally among the people of a nation based on the philosophers you have been introduced to?

For utilitarians, justice is an independent moral standard distinct from their general principle.

Rawls's theory of distributive justice is a form of utilitarianism.

Explain what Robert Nozick say to Bill Gates concerning his accumulation of wealth. Apply his proponents to the situation.

The Nature of Morality

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Exam 3: Justice and Economic Distribution

The veil of ignorance proposes that

Utilitarians are likely to be sympathetic to the argument that steps should be taken to reduce the great disparities of income that characterize our society.

The distribution of income in Germany and Japan is far more unequal than that in the United States.

According to libertarianism,

Based on the nature of justice, choose a proposed political viewpoint and explain how just it is.

The difference principle of Rawls includes

Libertarians reject inheritance as a legitimate means of acquiring wealth.

Aristotle's formal principle of justice states,

What do economists mean by "the declining marginal utility of money" and how does Brandt use the concept to argue for greater economic equality?

According to John Stuart Mill, what does it mean to say that a person has a right to something?

Who is more likely to be sympathetic with the idea of reducing the disparities of income in society?

John Rawls's second principle of justice states that insofar as inequalities are permitted -- that is, insofar as it is compatible with justice for some jobs or positions to bring greater rewards than others -- these positions must be open to all.

John Isbister in "Income Distribution" argues that pay differentials are necessary to acknowledge capability, work and talent differences. Is he right?

According to libertarianism, liberty is the prime value, and justice consists in permitting each to live as he or she pleases, free from the interference of others.

How would Rawls view an inheritance from a family member?

According to John Rawls, people in the original position do not know what social position or status they hold in society.

Can wealth legitimately be spread equally among the people of a nation based on the philosophers you have been introduced to?

For utilitarians, justice is an independent moral standard distinct from their general principle.

Rawls's theory of distributive justice is a form of utilitarianism.

Explain what Robert Nozick say to Bill Gates concerning his accumulation of wealth. Apply his proponents to the situation.

The Nature of Morality

Normative Theories of Ethics

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace Basic Issues

The Workplace Today Apos S Challenges

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

Filters