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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who was the father of Utilitarianism?

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