Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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. D

Question 2

In Anarchy,State and Utopia,Robert Nozick advocates

Accepted Answer

A) Libertarianism. 
B) Kantianism. 
C) Utilitarianism. 
D) Egoism. 
A) Libertarianism. 
B) Kantianism. 
C) Utilitarianism. 
D) Egoism. A

Question 3

In Nozick's example of Wilt Chamberlain,he argues that other theories of economic justice inevitably fail to respect people's

Accepted Answer

A) liberty. 
B) power of choice. 
C) skills. 
D) height. 
A) liberty. 
B) power of choice. 
C) skills. 
D) height. A

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In his Principles of Political Economy,J.S.Mill argued for the desirability of breaking down the sharp and hostile division between the producers or workers,on the one hand,and the capitalists or owners,on the other hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

The United States leads the world in executive pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to libertarianism,

Accepted Answer

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 9

The veil of ignorance demands people in the original position to be

Accepted Answer

A) difficult to come to agreement. 
B) impartial. 
C) biased. 
D) forgiving. 
A) difficult to come to agreement. 
B) impartial. 
C) biased. 
D) forgiving.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

John Rawls, an American political philos

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 15

According to the "maximin" rule,you should select the alternative under which the worst that could happen to you is better than the worst that could happen to you under any other alternative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Primary social goods include

Accepted Answer

A) poverty. 
B) freedom of religion. 
C) status. 
D) leisure time activities. 
A) poverty. 
B) freedom of religion. 
C) status. 
D) leisure time activities.

Question 17

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 18

Define "Lockean rights" in your own words.

Accepted Answer

Lockean rights refer to a set of natural

Question 19

Rawls rejects utilitarianism because

Accepted Answer

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 20

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

In Anarchy,State and Utopia,Robert Nozick advocates

In Nozick's example of Wilt Chamberlain,he argues that other theories of economic justice inevitably fail to respect people's

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

In his Principles of Political Economy,J.S.Mill argued for the desirability of breaking down the sharp and hostile division between the producers or workers,on the one hand,and the capitalists or owners,on the other hand.

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

The United States leads the world in executive pay.

According to libertarianism,

The veil of ignorance demands people in the original position to be

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

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?

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

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

According to the "maximin" rule,you should select the alternative under which the worst that could happen to you is better than the worst that could happen to you under any other alternative.

Primary social goods include

According to John Rawls,

Define "Lockean rights" in your own words.

Rawls rejects utilitarianism because

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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Exam 3: Justice and Economic Distribution

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

In Anarchy,State and Utopia,Robert Nozick advocates

In Nozick's example of Wilt Chamberlain,he argues that other theories of economic justice inevitably fail to respect people's

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

In his Principles of Political Economy,J.S.Mill argued for the desirability of breaking down the sharp and hostile division between the producers or workers,on the one hand,and the capitalists or owners,on the other hand.

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

The United States leads the world in executive pay.

According to libertarianism,

The veil of ignorance demands people in the original position to be

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

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?

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

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

According to the "maximin" rule,you should select the alternative under which the worst that could happen to you is better than the worst that could happen to you under any other alternative.

Primary social goods include

According to John Rawls,

Define "Lockean rights" in your own words.

Rawls rejects utilitarianism because

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.

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