Question 1

The first principle of Nozick's entitlement theory concerns the original acquisition of

Accepted Answer

A)  morals. 
B)  goods, money, and property. 
C)  case law. 
D)  the crown. 
A)  morals. 
B)  goods, money, and property. 
C)  case law. 
D)  the crown.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

According to libertarianism, liberty is the prime value, and justice consists in being free from the interference of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

According to libertarianism,

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A)  there are no natural, Lockean rights. 
B)  we have a basic right to assistance from others. 
C)  it would be unjust to coerce people to give food or money to the starving. 
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)  it would be unjust to coerce people to give food or money to the starving. 
D)  happiness takes priority over other moral concerns.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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 14

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What philosopher believes the maximin rule is relevant to justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  John Rawls 
B)  John Stuart Mill 
C)  Robert Nozick 
D)  Aristotle 
A)  John Rawls 
B)  John Stuart Mill 
C)  Robert Nozick 
D)  Aristotle

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

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 20

According to Locke,

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A)  individuals are morally entitled to take other people'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 people'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.

The first principle of Nozick's entitlement theory concerns the original acquisition of

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

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

According to John Rawls,

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

According to libertarianism, liberty is the prime value, and justice consists in being free from the interference of others.

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.

According to libertarianism,

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

What philosopher believes the maximin rule is relevant to justice?

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.

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

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

Aristotle's formal principle of justice states,

According to Locke,

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The first principle of Nozick's entitlement theory concerns the original acquisition of

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

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

According to John Rawls,

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

According to libertarianism, liberty is the prime value, and justice consists in being free from the interference of others.

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.

According to libertarianism,

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

What philosopher believes the maximin rule is relevant to justice?

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.

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

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

Aristotle's formal principle of justice states,

According to Locke,

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

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