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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Individual gain out of the Social Contract?
(a) Power and glory.
(b) Money and wealth.
(c) Military might.
(d) Protection and security.

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 would be at least fair.
(c) That it be at least a beautiful land.
(d) That it be at least a wealthy society.

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

5. What does Rawls admit might happen within his just society?
(a) Social and Economic inequality.
(b) Civil war.
(c) Political upheaval.
(d) Persecution.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the maxim of Utilitarian philosophy?

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

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

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

5. What does Rawls believe is the dominant theory of political philosophy throughout the 20th Century?

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