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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Individual Versus Society.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the early Intuitionists believe they got their appreciation of morals, rights and wrongs or fairness?
(a) Nature.
(b) God.
(c) Their parents.
(d) The king.

2. In the chapter “The Original Position,” what does Rawls say must be assumed about the person?
(a) That they are wealthy.
(b) That they are tall.
(c) That they know the principles of philosophy.
(d) That they are a rational person.

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

4. What does Rawls think a person would decide about their society if they had any choice?
(a) That it be at least a wealthy society.
(b) That it would be at least a strong society.
(c) That it would be at least fair.
(d) That it be at least a beautiful land.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for the Original Position?

2. How does the ignorant chooser know what is fair and what is not, according to Rawls?

3. What year was Adam Smith born?

4. Why is the argument called the Original Position?

5. What do Intuitionist' believe in?

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