Question 1

Define "Lockean rights" in your own words.

Accepted Answer

Lockean rights refer to a set of natural

Question 2

According to John Rawls,

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A)  people in the original position choose the principles on the basis of self-interest. 
B)  in the original position, people must have full and complete knowledge. 
C)  justice forbids any social or economic inequalities. 
D)  liberty is of little or no importance compared to equality. 
A)  people in the original position choose the principles on the basis of self-interest. 
B)  in the original position, people must have full and complete knowledge. 
C)  justice forbids any social or economic inequalities. 
D)  liberty is of little or no importance compared to equality.

Question 3

From John Stuart Mill's viewpoint,

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A)  philosophical concern with justice began in the 19th century. 
B)  questions of morality form a subset of questions of justice. 
C)  justice is a moral standard independent of the principle of utility. 
D)  only the utilitarian standard can best resolve conflicts between competing principles of justice. 
A)  philosophical concern with justice began in the 19th century. 
B)  questions of morality form a subset of questions of justice. 
C)  justice is a moral standard independent of the principle of utility. 
D)  only the utilitarian standard can best resolve conflicts between competing principles of justice.

Question 4

How would Rawls view an inheritance from a family member?

Accepted Answer

John Rawls, an American political philos

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Define "Lockean rights" in your own words.

According to John Rawls,

From John Stuart Mill's viewpoint,

How would Rawls view an inheritance from a family member?

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

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Exam 3: Justice and Economic Distribution

Define "Lockean rights" in your own words.

According to John Rawls,

From John Stuart Mill's viewpoint,

How would Rawls view an inheritance from a family member?

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

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

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