Question 1

The harm principle posits that the state should forcefully prevent us from harming ourselves, as well as others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which are the main features of utilitarianism? Please select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   The promotion of the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
B)   The support of a paternalistic state.
C)   An essentially pessimistic view of human nature. A, B

Question 3

Describe some of anarchism's key features. Please select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   An abhorrence of the state.
B)   It shares roots with the socialist tradition.
C)   It supports private property rights. A, B

Question 4

Explain the difference between positive and negative freedom with reference to Berlin's opinions on the matter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the difference between positive and negative...

Question 5

One of the most useful things about utilitarianism is its aggregative nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain the critique of Mill's harm principle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the critique of Mill's harm principle....

Question 7

Give an example of a procedural way of legitimizing the state.

Accepted Answer

A)   Consent (if we consent to it then we are obliged to obey it) .
B)   Democracy (if we help make the laws under which we live we are obliged to obey them) .

Question 8

Give an example of positive rights. Please select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   The right to free education.
B)   The right to own property.
C)   The right to be free.
D)   The right to free healthcare.
E)   The right to steal from your neighbour.

Question 9

The social contract tradition is primarily associated with the work of Adam Smith.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Normative theory is concerned with empirical facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Rousseau is particularly associated with the idea of the _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rousseau is particularly associated with the idea...

Question 12

John Stuart Mill's 1859 essay was entitled ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of John Stuart Mill's 1859 essay was entitled...

Question 13

Locke promotes positive rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Wolfenden Report of 1957 is an example of Mill's harm principle being applied to real life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

John Rawls's theory of justice is often considered to be the classical example of non-ideal theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: The Ideal State

The harm principle posits that the state should forcefully prevent us from harming ourselves, as well as others.

Which are the main features of utilitarianism? Please select all that apply.

Describe some of anarchism's key features. Please select all that apply.

Explain the difference between positive and negative freedom with reference to Berlin's opinions on the matter.

One of the most useful things about utilitarianism is its aggregative nature.

Explain the critique of Mill's harm principle.

Give an example of a procedural way of legitimizing the state.

Give an example of positive rights. Please select all that apply.

The social contract tradition is primarily associated with the work of Adam Smith.

Normative theory is concerned with empirical facts.

Rousseau is particularly associated with the idea of the _________.

John Stuart Mill's 1859 essay was entitled ______.

Locke promotes positive rights.

The Wolfenden Report of 1957 is an example of Mill's harm principle being applied to real life.

John Rawls's theory of justice is often considered to be the classical example of non-ideal theory.