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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which century was Intuitionism first developed?
(a) Eighteenth.
(b) Fifteenth.
(c) Sixteenth.
(d) Seventeenth.

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

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

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

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. What does Rawls want his theory of justice to be?

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

3. What does Rawls accept about his own theory?

4. Where did the early Intuitionists believe they got their appreciation of morals, rights and wrongs or fairness?

5. What defines a good society, according to Rawls?

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