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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) Fifteenth.
(b) Eighteenth.
(c) Sixteenth.
(d) Seventeenth.

2. Why does Utilitarian thinking not really understand the difference between persons?
(a) It perceives persons only as voters.
(b) That different people’s situations mean different levels of happiness, contentment or suffering.
(c) Utilitarianism is never applied to the society.
(d) Utilitarianism is never applied to the individual.

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

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

5. What does Rawls accept about his own theory?
(a) That there is a certain amount of Intuitionism present in 'fairness'.
(b) That it might be hard to apply to the real world.
(c) That it is quite socialist.
(d) That there is a degree of Marxism within it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the maxim of Utilitarian philosophy?

2. What do Intuitionist' believe in?

3. What is the greatest criticism levelled against Utilitarianism?

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

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

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