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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. Whom of the following was a leading 'Intuitionist'?
(a) Socrates.
(b) J.S. Mill.
(c) John Locke.
(d) John Hurt.

2. 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.

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

4. What do Intuitionist' believe in?
(a) That good and wrong are illusions told by the rich.
(b) That good and wrong are taught.
(c) That good and wrong are revealed by God to the select few.
(d) That good and wrong are innately known.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which century was Intuitionism first developed?

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

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

5. What does Rawls accept about his own theory?

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