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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 greatest criticism levelled against Utilitarianism?
(a) It's not realistic.
(b) That majority views are ignored.
(c) That minority views are ignored.
(d) It is not strong enough.

2. In the chapter “The Original Position,” what does Rawls say must be assumed about the person?
(a) That they are wealthy.
(b) That they are a rational person.
(c) That they are tall.
(d) That they know the principles of philosophy.

3. What does Rawls think a person would decide about their society if they had any choice?
(a) That it would be at least a strong society.
(b) That it be at least a wealthy society.
(c) That it would be at least fair.
(d) That it be at least a beautiful land.

4. What does the Individual lose from the Social Contract?
(a) The right to own property.
(b) All their freedoms.
(c) Complete freedom.
(d) The right to defend themselves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the father of Utilitarianism?

2. What does the Individual gain out of the Social Contract?

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

4. How many principles of justice does the Original Position later result in?

5. What do Intuitionist' believe in?

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