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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 Dark Ages.
(b) The Enlightenment.
(c) The Modern Era.
(d) The Renaissance.

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

3. What is the only caveat to a maximum liberty of the individual?
(a) That the individual does not make too much money.
(b) That the individual does not challenge the powers that be.
(c) That the individual does not impede anyone else's liberty.
(d) That the individual is god-fearing.

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

5. What does Rawls think will have to be secured to keep the society a just one?
(a) Military power.
(b) Rights.
(c) Good trade agreements.
(d) One world government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rawls think a person would decide about their society if they had any choice?

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

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

4. What does Rawls claim about the Social Contract theory?

5. Why is the argument called the Original Position?

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