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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What defines a good society, according to Rawls?
(a) A just society.
(b) A society that owns the most land.
(c) A wealthy society.
(d) A strong society.

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

5. What does Rawls want his theory of justice to be?
(a) The dominant political view.
(b) Something to remember.
(c) A viable alternative to other theories.
(d) Something to destroy the theories of Utilitarianism.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is John Stuart Mill's Theory of Higher Pleasures?

3. What is the maxim of Utilitarian philosophy?

4. Who was the father of Utilitarianism?

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

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