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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Critique of Intuitionism.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is John Stuart Mill's Theory of Higher Pleasures?
(a) The belief that going to church is the highest form of pleasure.
(b) The belief that intellectualism, refinement and poetry are better pleasures that dancing, lust or wealth.
(c) The belief that feelings are better pleasures than stability, wealth or objects.
(d) The belief that one should spend the most money on the finest things in life.

3. What do Intuitionist' believe in?
(a) That good and wrong are taught.
(b) That good and wrong are innately known.
(c) That good and wrong are illusions told by the rich.
(d) That good and wrong are revealed by God to the select few.

4. 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.

5. Whom of the following was a leading 'Intuitionist'?
(a) John Hurt.
(b) Socrates.
(c) John Locke.
(d) J.S. Mill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first virtue of social institution, according to Rawls?

2. What defines a good society, according to Rawls?

3. Who should hold the greatest advantage in Rawls’ ideal society?

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

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

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