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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Original Position.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chapter “The Original Position,” what does Rawls say must be assumed about the person?

2. What do Intuitionist' believe in?

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

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

5. What is the maxim of Utilitarian philosophy?

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