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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Critique of Intuitionism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rawls accept about his own theory?
(a) That there is a degree of Marxism within it.
(b) That there is a certain amount of Intuitionism present in 'fairness'.
(c) That it might be hard to apply to the real world.
(d) That it is quite socialist.

2. What does Rawls want his theory of justice to be?
(a) A viable alternative to other theories.
(b) The dominant political view.
(c) Something to remember.
(d) Something to destroy the theories of Utilitarianism.

3. Whom of the following was a leading 'Intuitionist'?
(a) Socrates.
(b) J.S. Mill.
(c) John Hurt.
(d) John Locke.

4. What is the essential problem of Intuitionism?
(a) It makes defending one’s country more difficult.
(b) Some people do not seem to act with a natural morality.
(c) Many philosophers don't agree with it.
(d) It doesn't support a healthy economy.

5. Which century was Intuitionism first developed?
(a) Eighteenth.
(b) Fifteenth.
(c) Seventeenth.
(d) Sixteenth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the father of Utilitarianism?

2. Where did the early Intuitionists believe they got their appreciation of morals, rights and wrongs or fairness?

3. What is the greatest criticism levelled against Utilitarianism?

4. Who should hold the greatest advantage in Rawls’ ideal society?

5. What branch of philosophy is this book concerned with?

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