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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Social Equality and Inequality.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Rawls think will have to be secured to keep the society a just one?
(a) One world government.
(b) Military power.
(c) Good trade agreements.
(d) Rights.

5. What branch of philosophy is this book concerned with?
(a) Metaphysics.
(b) Epistemology.
(c) Skeptical.
(d) Political.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first virtue of social institution, according to Rawls?

2. What is the second principle derived from the Original Position

3. What does Rawls accept about his own theory?

4. What do Intuitionist' believe in?

5. What is another name for the Original Position?

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