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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Individual Liberties.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rawls believe is the dominant theory of political philosophy throughout the 20th Century?
(a) Utilitarianism.
(b) Republicanism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Ontology.

2. What does Rawls claim about the Social Contract theory?
(a) It is better than Utilitarian theory.
(b) It is better than Marxism.
(c) It is the only philosophy that makes sense.
(d) It is ridiculous.

3. What is the second principle derived from the Original Position
(a) That disadvantaged people are provided for.
(b) That the environment is protected.
(c) That the Rich are allowed certain tax breaks.
(d) The education is respected.

4. What is the Veil of Ignorance in Rawls' argument?
(a) A metaphor for not being able to tell what kind of society one will later be in.
(b) A garment worn by politicians.
(c) A metaphor for a different type of belief.
(d) A metaphor to describe different types of citizens.

5. What is the first virtue of social institution, according to Rawls?
(a) Strength.
(b) Militarism.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the father of Utilitarianism?

2. What is the implicit assumption that the Social Contract theory makes?

3. What does Rawls admit might happen within his just society?

4. How, according to Rawls, does justice help to assign rights and duties?

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

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