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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Social Equality and Inequality.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the chapter “The Original Position,” what does Rawls say must be assumed about the person?
(a) That they are tall.
(b) That they know the principles of philosophy.
(c) That they are wealthy.
(d) That they are a rational person.

3. How does the ignorant chooser know what is fair and what is not, according to Rawls?
(a) Because the monarch told them so.
(b) Because they are taught what to believe.
(c) Because God told them so.
(d) Because of an innate knowledge of fairness.

4. Who should hold the greatest advantage in Rawls’ ideal society?
(a) The royals.
(b) The poor.
(c) No one.
(d) The rich.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hobbes see the necessity of the Social Contract?

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

3. Whom of the following was a leading 'Intuitionist'?

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

5. What does the Individual lose from the Social Contract?

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