Question 1

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

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Robert Nozick, a prominent libertarian p

Question 2

What is the "maximin" rule for making decisions and what role does it play in Rawls's argument?

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The "maximin" rule for making decisions

Question 3

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

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The Libertarian view on poverty in Ameri

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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

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Nozick's entitlement theory is a theory

Question 8

Justice is frequently held to require that our treatment of people reflect their fundamental moral equality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

According to Mill,to say that I have a right to something is to say that I have a valid claim on society to protect me in the possession of that thing,either by force of law or through education and opinion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

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.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Libertarians would find it immoral and unjust to coerce people to give food or money to the starving.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

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A) freedom of ideas. 
B) freedom of speech. 
C) private property. 
D) happiness. 
A) freedom of ideas. 
B) freedom of speech. 
C) private property. 
D) happiness.

Question 16

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 17

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

Question 18

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 19

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 20

How would Rawls view an inheritance from a family member?

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John Rawls, an American political philos

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

What is the "maximin" rule for making decisions and what role does it play in Rawls's argument?

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

From John Stuart Mill's viewpoint,

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

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

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

Justice is frequently held to require that our treatment of people reflect their fundamental moral equality.

The veil of ignorance proposes that

According to Mill,to say that I have a right to something is to say that I have a valid claim on society to protect me in the possession of that thing,either by force of law or through education and opinion.

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

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

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.

Libertarians would find it immoral and unjust to coerce people to give food or money to the starving.

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

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.

Nozick's libertarian theory proposes

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

How would Rawls view an inheritance from a family member?

The Nature of Morality

Normative Theories of Ethics

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace 1: Basic Issues

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Exam 3: Justice and Economic Distribution

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

What is the "maximin" rule for making decisions and what role does it play in Rawls's argument?

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

From John Stuart Mill's viewpoint,

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

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

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

Justice is frequently held to require that our treatment of people reflect their fundamental moral equality.

The veil of ignorance proposes that

According to Mill,to say that I have a right to something is to say that I have a valid claim on society to protect me in the possession of that thing,either by force of law or through education and opinion.

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

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

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.

Libertarians would find it immoral and unjust to coerce people to give food or money to the starving.

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

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.

Nozick's libertarian theory proposes

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

How would Rawls view an inheritance from a family member?

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