Question 1

The child complies with ______ largely because of bonds of friendship and feeling for others and because he or she wishes to gain the approval of the wider society.

Accepted Answer

A) the veil of ignorance 
B) the perspective of origin 
C) moral positions 
D) the difference of virtues

Question 2

What Rawlsian principle reflects the Kantian principle that people are never to be treated as means to an end but always ends in themselves?

Accepted Answer

A) Inequality principle 
B) Morality principle 
C) Difference principle 
D) Social contract

Question 3

Equality is a mark of ______ justice,and any acts promoting equality are justified, providing they do not worsen the situation of the least advantaged.

Accepted Answer

A) institutional 
B) ethical 
C) social 
D) moral

Question 4

The difference principle states that although primary goods and services are to be
distributed ______,there is nevertheless a way in which certain inequalities can be
considered just.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The difference principle states that although primary...

Question 5

Rawls wants a society where ______.

Accepted Answer

A) wealth is distributed widely 
B) people engage in meaningful work 
C) citizens have the opportunity to participate in the political process and political parties advance the vision of the public good 
D) all of these

Question 6

Two famous Greek philosophers,______ and ______ were also concerned with the
concept of "justice."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two famous Greek philosophers,______ and ______ were...

Question 7

Rawls argues that moral persons have two distinguishing features ______.

Accepted Answer

A) they understand "the good" and have a sense of justice 
B) they know right from wrong,and have a sense of justice 
C) they want to do "good," and know injustice when they see it 
D) they neither believe in a "good," nor in the concept of "justice"

Question 8

Rawls explains that his intention is to present a ______ that is abstract in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) perspective of origin 
B) model of justice 
C) difference of virtues 
D) veil of ignorance

Question 9

The ______ is to be assessed by reference to basic benefit to individuals who would otherwise be economically disadvantaged.

Accepted Answer

A) social contract 
B) common good 
C) inequality principle 
D) none of these

Question 10

______ transmits the idea that the principles of justice are agreed to in an initial
situation that is considered fair.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ transmits the idea that the principles...

Question 11

Rawls' basic principle of equality/inequality is called the ______ principle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rawls' basic principle of equality/inequality is called...

Question 12

To ensure that no one will gain an advantage or suffer a disadvantage because of his or her particular circumstances in society,we choose the principles of justice behind
A ______.

Accepted Answer

A) perspective of origin 
B) veil of ignorance 
C) difference of virtues 
D) none of these

Question 13

In reality,the ______ of labor has been a fundamental part of the marriage contract.

Accepted Answer

A) economic division 
B) moral division 
C) sexual division 
D) all of these

Question 14

One of the most controversial parts of Rawls' theory is his treatment of inequality. According to Rawls,all social values,including rights,income and wealth,and the basis
Of self-respect,are to be distributed equally unless ______.

Accepted Answer

A) the person can show they have earned these advantages honestly 
B) an unequal distribution of these is to everyone's benefit or advantage 
C) the inequality benefits only the least advantaged 
D) the inequality is based on inherited wealth

Question 15

The ______ is egalitarian in nature in the sense that it places a restriction on the amount of inequality that is permitted.

Accepted Answer

A) difference principle 
B) inequality principle 
C) morality principle 
D) social contract

Question 16

Rawls theory of justice is a utilitarian or consequentialist theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Piaget concluded that even young children have a sense of justice and injustice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Rawls' theory cannot be used to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) guide government action. 
B) create a better society 
C) help the least fortunate in society 
D) solve individual particular ethical dilemmas

Question 19

Rawls argued that people are not capable of rational,goal-oriented behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Rawls does not pretend to identify the totality of ______ that would satisfy the demands of the basic structure of society.

Accepted Answer

A) morals 
B) principles 
C) equality 
D) justice

Exam 16: A Sense of Justice

The child complies with ______ largely because of bonds of friendship and feeling for others and because he or she wishes to gain the approval of the wider society.

What Rawlsian principle reflects the Kantian principle that people are never to be treated as means to an end but always ends in themselves?

Equality is a mark of ______ justice,and any acts promoting equality are justified, providing they do not worsen the situation of the least advantaged.

The difference principle states that although primary goods and services are to be distributed ______,there is nevertheless a way in which certain inequalities can be considered just.

Rawls wants a society where ______.

Two famous Greek philosophers, and were also concerned with the concept of "justice."

Rawls argues that moral persons have two distinguishing features ______.

Rawls explains that his intention is to present a ______ that is abstract in nature.

The ______ is to be assessed by reference to basic benefit to individuals who would otherwise be economically disadvantaged.

______ transmits the idea that the principles of justice are agreed to in an initial situation that is considered fair.

Rawls' basic principle of equality/inequality is called the ______ principle.

To ensure that no one will gain an advantage or suffer a disadvantage because of his or her particular circumstances in society,we choose the principles of justice behind A ______.

In reality,the ______ of labor has been a fundamental part of the marriage contract.

One of the most controversial parts of Rawls' theory is his treatment of inequality. According to Rawls,all social values,including rights,income and wealth,and the basis Of self-respect,are to be distributed equally unless ______.

The ______ is egalitarian in nature in the sense that it places a restriction on the amount of inequality that is permitted.

Rawls theory of justice is a utilitarian or consequentialist theory.

Piaget concluded that even young children have a sense of justice and injustice.

Rawls' theory cannot be used to ______.

Rawls argued that people are not capable of rational,goal-oriented behavior.

Rawls does not pretend to identify the totality of ______ that would satisfy the demands of the basic structure of society.

Exam 16: A Sense of Justice

The child complies with ______ largely because of bonds of friendship and feeling for others and because he or she wishes to gain the approval of the wider society.

What Rawlsian principle reflects the Kantian principle that people are never to be treated as means to an end but always ends in themselves?

Equality is a mark of ______ justice,and any acts promoting equality are justified, providing they do not worsen the situation of the least advantaged.

The difference principle states that although primary goods and services are to be distributed ______,there is nevertheless a way in which certain inequalities can be considered just.

Rawls wants a society where ______.

Two famous Greek philosophers,______ and ______ were also concerned with the concept of "justice."

Rawls argues that moral persons have two distinguishing features ______.

Rawls explains that his intention is to present a ______ that is abstract in nature.

The ______ is to be assessed by reference to basic benefit to individuals who would otherwise be economically disadvantaged.

______ transmits the idea that the principles of justice are agreed to in an initial situation that is considered fair.

Rawls' basic principle of equality/inequality is called the ______ principle.

To ensure that no one will gain an advantage or suffer a disadvantage because of his or her particular circumstances in society,we choose the principles of justice behind A ______.

In reality,the ______ of labor has been a fundamental part of the marriage contract.

One of the most controversial parts of Rawls' theory is his treatment of inequality. According to Rawls,all social values,including rights,income and wealth,and the basis Of self-respect,are to be distributed equally unless ______.

The ______ is egalitarian in nature in the sense that it places a restriction on the amount of inequality that is permitted.

Rawls theory of justice is a utilitarian or consequentialist theory.

Piaget concluded that even young children have a sense of justice and injustice.

Rawls' theory cannot be used to ______.

Rawls argued that people are not capable of rational,goal-oriented behavior.

Rawls does not pretend to identify the totality of ______ that would satisfy the demands of the basic structure of society.

Two famous Greek philosophers, and were also concerned with the concept of "justice."