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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. In what era was the theory of the Social Contract in favor?
(a) The Enlightenment.
(b) The Dark Ages.
(c) The Renaissance.
(d) The Modern Era.

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

3. 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 ridiculous.
(d) It is the only philosophy that makes sense.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Utilitarian thinking not really understand the difference between persons?

2. Which century was Intuitionism first developed?

3. What does Rawls believe is the dominant theory of political philosophy throughout the 20th Century?

4. What is the only caveat to a maximum liberty of the individual?

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

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