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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the father of Utilitarianism?

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

3. What is the maxim of Utilitarian philosophy?

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

5. What is the first virtue of social institution, according to Rawls?

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