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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Two Principles of Justice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the maxim of Utilitarian philosophy?
(a) Might makes right.
(b) The greatest good to the wealthiest.
(c) The greatest good for the greatest number.
(d) The greatest good to the deserving.

2. Why did Hobbes see the necessity of the Social Contract?
(a) Because he thought it would help the British Empire.
(b) Because he thought that was the law of nature.
(c) Because he thought people were stupid.
(d) Because he thought people were naturally brutish.

3. What is another name for the Original Position?
(a) The Waiting Room Argument.
(b) The First Argument.
(c) The Man in the Barrel Argument.
(d) The Brain in the Vat Argument.

4. What does the Individual gain out of the Social Contract?
(a) Military might.
(b) Money and wealth.
(c) Protection and security.
(d) Power and glory.

5. What is the greatest criticism levelled against Utilitarianism?
(a) That majority views are ignored.
(b) That minority views are ignored.
(c) It is not strong enough.
(d) It's not realistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rawls think will have to be secured to keep the society a just one?

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

3. In the chapter “The Original Position,” what does Rawls say must be assumed about the person?

4. What is the second principle derived from the Original Position

5. In what era was the theory of the Social Contract in favor?

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