Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

What utilitarian identifies as rights are really

Accepted Answer

A) creative alternatives. 
B) positive rationalizations. 
C) certain moral rules. 
D) ethical violations. 
A) creative alternatives. 
B) positive rationalizations. 
C) certain moral rules. 
D) ethical violations.

Question 4

According to Mill's utilitarianism

Accepted Answer

A) rights are certain moral rules,the observance of which is of the utmost importance for the long-run,overall maximization of happiness. 
B) there are no moral 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,the observance of which is of the utmost importance for the long-run,overall maximization of happiness. 
B) there are no moral 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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

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 7

What do economists mean by "the declining marginal utility of money" and how does Brandt use the concept to argue for greater economic equality?

Accepted Answer

The concept of the declining marginal ut

Question 8

Distributive justice concerns the morally proper distribution of social benefits and burdens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the text,if an act is deemed fair,it will also be just.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

Talk of justice and injustice typically focuses on several related moral ideas.Explain what they are.

Accepted Answer

Talk of justice and injustice typically

Question 12

According to Locke,

Accepted Answer

A) individuals are morally entitled to take other's property. 
B) property is a moral right. 
C) individuals are not morally entitled to the products of their labor. 
D) property acquisition is a duty. 
A) individuals are morally entitled to take other's property. 
B) property is a moral right. 
C) individuals are not morally entitled to the products of their labor. 
D) property acquisition is a duty.

Question 13

If the market is left without regulation,will it eventually reward those that deserve it?

Accepted Answer

The question of whether an unregulated m

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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 16

Bottling water in Michigan,according to "Battling over Bottled Water",is problematic in part due to the question of what should be considered "reasonable use" of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Libertarians reject inheritance as a legitimate means of acquiring wealth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the concept of "distributive justice" and give one of the rival principles discussed as a basis of distribution.​

Accepted Answer

Distributive justice is a concept that d

Question 19

Talk of justice and injustice typically focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A) fairness,equality,desert,and rights 
B) reason,reflection,deliberation,and fairness 
C) feeling,sentiment,happiness,and equality 
D) fairness,impartiality,duty,and rights 
A) fairness,equality,desert,and rights 
B) reason,reflection,deliberation,and fairness 
C) feeling,sentiment,happiness,and equality 
D) fairness,impartiality,duty,and rights

Question 20

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

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

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.

What utilitarian identifies as rights are really

According to Mill's utilitarianism

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

Aristotle's formal principle of justice states,

What do economists mean by "the declining marginal utility of money" and how does Brandt use the concept to argue for greater economic equality?

Distributive justice concerns the morally proper distribution of social benefits and burdens.

According to the text,if an act is deemed fair,it will also be just.

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

Talk of justice and injustice typically focuses on several related moral ideas.Explain what they are.

According to Locke,

If the market is left without regulation,will it eventually reward those that deserve it?

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

Many utilitarians would argue that

Bottling water in Michigan,according to "Battling over Bottled Water",is problematic in part due to the question of what should be considered "reasonable use" of water.

Libertarians reject inheritance as a legitimate means of acquiring wealth.

Explain the concept of "distributive justice" and give one of the rival principles discussed as a basis of distribution.

Talk of justice and injustice typically focuses on:

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.

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

Exam 3: Justice and Economic Distribution

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

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.

What utilitarian identifies as rights are really

According to Mill's utilitarianism

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

Aristotle's formal principle of justice states,

What do economists mean by "the declining marginal utility of money" and how does Brandt use the concept to argue for greater economic equality?

Distributive justice concerns the morally proper distribution of social benefits and burdens.

According to the text,if an act is deemed fair,it will also be just.

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

Talk of justice and injustice typically focuses on several related moral ideas.Explain what they are.

According to Locke,

If the market is left without regulation,will it eventually reward those that deserve it?

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

Many utilitarians would argue that

Bottling water in Michigan,according to "Battling over Bottled Water",is problematic in part due to the question of what should be considered "reasonable use" of water.

Libertarians reject inheritance as a legitimate means of acquiring wealth.

Explain the concept of "distributive justice" and give one of the rival principles discussed as a basis of distribution.​

Talk of justice and injustice typically focuses on:

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.

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

Explain the concept of "distributive justice" and give one of the rival principles discussed as a basis of distribution.