Question 1

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 2

Robert Nozick uses the Wilt Chamberlain story to show the importance of economic re-distribution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to "Battling Over Bottled Water," water is the lifeblood of the earth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Would Nozick's theory of justice find the poverty in America to be just or unjust?

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Robert Nozick, an American philosopher,

Question 5

Libertarianism involves a commitment to leaving market relations - buying,selling,and other exchanges - totally unrestricted.

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A) True 
 B)False

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

In association with labor and capital,Mill had contrasting views of

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A) freedom of speech. 
B) farmers' markets profit. 
C) welfare. 
D) profit sharing. 
A) freedom of speech. 
B) farmers' markets profit. 
C) welfare. 
D) profit sharing.

Question 8

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 9

What does Rawls mean by the original position and the veil of ignorance?

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John Rawls, an American political philos

Question 10

If libertarianism is true,which of these statements is true?

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A) We should endorse utilitarianism's concern for total social well-being. 
B) Pleasure takes priority over any other moral concern. 
C) We should have 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) We should endorse utilitarianism's concern for total social well-being. 
B) Pleasure takes priority over any other moral concern. 
C) We should have 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 11

The Supreme Court gave decision making power for Eminent domain to the

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A) feds. 
B) states and local communities 
C) townships. 
D) parents. 
A) feds. 
B) states and local communities 
C) townships. 
D) parents.

Question 12

D.W.Haslett argues that inheritance is inconsistent with capitalism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Is Bill Gates's accumulation of wealth just or unjust,according to John Stuart Mill's theory of justice?

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To assess whether Bill Gates's accumulat

Question 14

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Mill's utilitarianism,

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A) rights are certain moral rules whose observance is of the utmost importance for the long-run,overall maximization of happiness. 
B) there are no rights. 
C) the rights possessed by human beings remain unchanged for all times and places. 
D) rights are those rules that a majority of the society would agree to behind the "veil of ignorance." 
A) rights are certain moral rules whose observance is of the utmost importance for the long-run,overall maximization of happiness. 
B) there are no rights. 
C) the rights possessed by human beings remain unchanged for all times and places. 
D) rights are those rules that a majority of the society would agree to behind the "veil of ignorance."

Question 16

Explain the relationship between justice and fairness.

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Justice and fairness are closely related

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

To the libertarians,their concept of liberty includes a commitment to

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A) hedonism. 
B) charity. 
C) private property. 
D) happiness. 
A) hedonism. 
B) charity. 
C) private property. 
D) happiness.

Question 19

According to John Rawls,people in "the original position" choose the principles of justice on the basis of

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A) social utility. 
B) their religion. 
C) self-interest. 
D) their intuitive knowledge of the natural rights of all human beings. 
A) social utility. 
B) their religion. 
C) self-interest. 
D) their intuitive knowledge of the natural rights of all human beings.

Question 20

John Rawls' Theory of Justice lays within which type of tradition?

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A) All for one and one for all. 
B) Principled living. 
C) Feudal society. 
D) Social contract. 
A) All for one and one for all. 
B) Principled living. 
C) Feudal society. 
D) Social contract.

Aristotle's formal principle of justice states,

Robert Nozick uses the Wilt Chamberlain story to show the importance of economic re-distribution.

According to "Battling Over Bottled Water," water is the lifeblood of the earth.

Would Nozick's theory of justice find the poverty in America to be just or unjust?

Libertarianism involves a commitment to leaving market relations - buying,selling,and other exchanges - totally unrestricted.

Rawls rejects utilitarianism because

In association with labor and capital,Mill had contrasting views of

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

What does Rawls mean by the original position and the veil of ignorance?

If libertarianism is true,which of these statements is true?

The Supreme Court gave decision making power for Eminent domain to the

D.W.Haslett argues that inheritance is inconsistent with capitalism.

Is Bill Gates's accumulation of wealth just or unjust,according to John Stuart Mill's theory of justice?

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

According to Mill's utilitarianism,

Explain the relationship between justice and fairness.

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

To the libertarians,their concept of liberty includes a commitment to

According to John Rawls,people in "the original position" choose the principles of justice on the basis of

John Rawls' Theory of Justice lays within which type of tradition?

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Exam 3: Justice and Economic Distribution

Aristotle's formal principle of justice states,

Robert Nozick uses the Wilt Chamberlain story to show the importance of economic re-distribution.

According to "Battling Over Bottled Water," water is the lifeblood of the earth.

Would Nozick's theory of justice find the poverty in America to be just or unjust?

Libertarianism involves a commitment to leaving market relations - buying,selling,and other exchanges - totally unrestricted.

Rawls rejects utilitarianism because

In association with labor and capital,Mill had contrasting views of

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

What does Rawls mean by the original position and the veil of ignorance?

If libertarianism is true,which of these statements is true?

The Supreme Court gave decision making power for Eminent domain to the

D.W.Haslett argues that inheritance is inconsistent with capitalism.

Is Bill Gates's accumulation of wealth just or unjust,according to John Stuart Mill's theory of justice?

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

According to Mill's utilitarianism,

Explain the relationship between justice and fairness.

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

To the libertarians,their concept of liberty includes a commitment to

According to John Rawls,people in "the original position" choose the principles of justice on the basis of

John Rawls' Theory of Justice lays within which type of tradition?

The Nature of Morality

Normative Theories of Ethics

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace 1: Basic Issues

The Workplace 2: Todays Challenges

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

Filters