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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Individual Versus Society.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many principles of justice does the Original Position later result in?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

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

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

5. In what era was the theory of the Social Contract in favor?
(a) The Renaissance.
(b) The Modern Era.
(c) The Dark Ages.
(d) The Enlightenment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Individual lose from the Social Contract?

2. What is the maxim of Utilitarian philosophy?

3. What is the greatest criticism levelled against Utilitarianism?

4. What is the Veil of Ignorance in Rawls' argument?

5. What do Intuitionist' believe in?

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