Question 1

The first principle of Nozick's entitlement theory concerns the original acquisition of

Accepted Answer

A)  morals. 
B)  holdings. 
C)  case law. 
D)  the crown. 
A)  morals. 
B)  holdings. 
C)  case law. 
D)  the crown.

Question 2

The main point of the "Battle Over Bottled Water" is that water is the lifeblood of the earth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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.

Question 6

Rawls rejects utilitarianism because

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A)  he saw it as a threat. 
B)  it might permit an unfair distribution of burdens and benefits. 
C)  governments wanted it. 
D)  it values moral purity. 
A)  he saw it as a threat. 
B)  it might permit an unfair distribution of burdens and benefits. 
C)  governments wanted it. 
D)  it values moral purity.

Question 7

Briefly explain the basic principles of Nozick's entitlement theory.

Accepted Answer

Nozick's entitlement theory is a theory

Question 8

According to Robert Nozick, property rights exist prior to any social arrangements and are morally antecedent to any legislative decisions that a society might make.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Thanks to changes in the tax system, in recent years income in the United States has become more equal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Many philosophers believe (as Aristotle did) that we are required, as a formal principle of justice, to treat similar cases alike except where there is some relevant difference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Nozick's libertarian theory proposes

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A)  libertarians endorse utilitarianism's concern for total social well-being. 
B)  pleasure takes priority over any other moral concern. 
C)  libertarians generally agree that liberty allows only a "night-watchman" state. 
D)  if a person comes into possession of a holding through a legitimate transfer, then, morally speaking, she or he deserves that holding. 
A)  libertarians endorse utilitarianism's concern for total social well-being. 
B)  pleasure takes priority over any other moral concern. 
C)  libertarians generally agree that liberty allows only a "night-watchman" state. 
D)  if a person comes into possession of a holding through a legitimate transfer, then, morally speaking, she or he deserves that holding.

Question 12

Eminent domain is the ancient right of government to take what from an individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  food 
B)  clothing 
C)  liberties 
D)  property 
A)  food 
B)  clothing 
C)  liberties 
D)  property

Question 13

Many utilitarians would argue that

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A)  increased worker participation in industrial life is beneficial. 
B)  social utility is irrelevant to issues of justice. 
C)  there is already sufficiently equal distribution of income. 
D)  the free trade and laissez-faire view of Adam Smith best promote the total social good. 
A)  increased worker participation in industrial life is beneficial. 
B)  social utility is irrelevant to issues of justice. 
C)  there is already sufficiently equal distribution of income. 
D)  the free trade and laissez-faire view of Adam Smith best promote the total social good.

Question 14

According to Robert Nozick, the basic moral rights possessed by all human beings are both negative and natural.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is clear that women in the United States have no problem living the American Dream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Apply the Libertarian view to the poverty in America to justify or expose its value.

Accepted Answer

The Libertarian view on poverty in Ameri

Question 18

The United States leads the world in executive pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

One proposed political viewpoint that al

Question 20

The phrase "the declining marginal utility of money" means that successive additions to one's income produce, on average, less happiness or welfare than did earlier additions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The first principle of Nozick's entitlement theory concerns the original acquisition of

The main point of the "Battle Over Bottled Water" is that water is the lifeblood of the earth.

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

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.

The veil of ignorance proposes that

Rawls rejects utilitarianism because

Briefly explain the basic principles of Nozick's entitlement theory.

According to Robert Nozick, property rights exist prior to any social arrangements and are morally antecedent to any legislative decisions that a society might make.

Thanks to changes in the tax system, in recent years income in the United States has become more equal.

Many philosophers believe (as Aristotle did) that we are required, as a formal principle of justice, to treat similar cases alike except where there is some relevant difference.

Nozick's libertarian theory proposes

Eminent domain is the ancient right of government to take what from an individual?

Many utilitarians would argue that

According to Robert Nozick, the basic moral rights possessed by all human beings are both negative and natural.

It is clear that women in the United States have no problem living the American Dream.

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

Apply the Libertarian view to the poverty in America to justify or expose its value.

The United States leads the world in executive pay.

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

The phrase "the declining marginal utility of money" means that successive additions to one's income produce, on average, less happiness or welfare than did earlier additions.

The Nature of Morality

Normative Theories of Ethics

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace Basic Issues

The Workplace Todays Challenges

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Job Discrimination

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Exam 3: Justice and Economic Distribution

The first principle of Nozick's entitlement theory concerns the original acquisition of

The main point of the "Battle Over Bottled Water" is that water is the lifeblood of the earth.

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

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.

The veil of ignorance proposes that

Rawls rejects utilitarianism because

Briefly explain the basic principles of Nozick's entitlement theory.

According to Robert Nozick, property rights exist prior to any social arrangements and are morally antecedent to any legislative decisions that a society might make.

Thanks to changes in the tax system, in recent years income in the United States has become more equal.

Many philosophers believe (as Aristotle did) that we are required, as a formal principle of justice, to treat similar cases alike except where there is some relevant difference.

Nozick's libertarian theory proposes

Eminent domain is the ancient right of government to take what from an individual?

Many utilitarians would argue that

According to Robert Nozick, the basic moral rights possessed by all human beings are both negative and natural.

It is clear that women in the United States have no problem living the American Dream.

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

Apply the Libertarian view to the poverty in America to justify or expose its value.

The United States leads the world in executive pay.

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

The phrase "the declining marginal utility of money" means that successive additions to one's income produce, on average, less happiness or welfare than did earlier additions.

The Nature of Morality

Normative Theories of Ethics

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace Basic Issues

The Workplace Todays Challenges

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

Filters