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

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

3. What does Rawls believe is the dominant theory of political philosophy throughout the 20th Century?
(a) Ontology.
(b) Utilitarianism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Republicanism.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How, according to Rawls, does justice help to assign rights and duties?

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

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

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

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

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