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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Individual Liberties.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Veil of Ignorance in Rawls' argument?
(a) A metaphor for not being able to tell what kind of society one will later be in.
(b) A garment worn by politicians.
(c) A metaphor for a different type of belief.
(d) A metaphor to describe different types of citizens.

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

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

4. What is the second principle derived from the Original Position
(a) That disadvantaged people are provided for.
(b) That the environment is protected.
(c) The education is respected.
(d) That the Rich are allowed certain tax breaks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only caveat to a maximum liberty of the individual?

2. Which century was Intuitionism first developed?

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

4. What does Rawls think will have to be secured to keep the society a just one?

5. What is the maxim of Utilitarian philosophy?

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