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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 first virtue of social institution, according to Rawls?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Militarism.
(c) Justice.
(d) Strength.

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

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

4. Who was the father of Utilitarianism?
(a) Spinoza.
(b) Karl Marx.
(c) Jesus Christ.
(d) David Hume.

5. What branch of philosophy is this book concerned with?
(a) Epistemology.
(b) Skeptical.
(c) Political.
(d) Metaphysics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the maxim of Utilitarian philosophy?

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

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

5. What do Intuitionist' believe in?

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