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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e

William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi

The Search for the Just Society

Overview of Political Philosophy

Multiple Choice


1	Which of the philosophers listed does not offer support for social contract theory?
		A)	Hobbes
		B)	Socrates
		C)	Locke
		D)	Mill


2	Which of the principles below is not one of the laws of nature recognized by Hobbes?
		A)	We ought to seek peace.
		B)	In the interest of peace and self-defense we ought to give up certain liberties.
		C)	Even in the state of nature we ought not to take another's private property.
		D)	We ought to perform covenants (contracts) made.


3	Which of the following best characterizes the distinction between the views of the state of nature held by Hobbes and Locke?
		A)	Hobbes thinks the state of nature is a state of war, whereas Locke thinks it's a state of relative peace.
		B)	Hobbes believes moral claims don't apply in the state of nature, while Locke believes they do.
		C)	According to Hobbes, there can be no private property in the state of nature, whereas according to Locke there can be.
		D)	All of the above


4	Which of the claims below best expresses Locke's view of rightful natural property in the absence of government?
		A)	It consists only of one's own body.
		B)	It's the result of mixing one's labor with natural resources.
		C)	It consists of whatever one has the power to defend.
		D)	There isn't any such thing. There can be no property until there's a government with the power to enforce property laws.


5	Which of the following statements does not express one of the reasons people would want to contract together to form a government, according to Locke?
		A)	People need an established and unbiased interpretation of the moral law embedded in nature.
		B)	People need a government in order for there to be private property and a basis for moral claims at all.
		C)	People need an impartial judge to apply the established law to settle disputes and conflicts of interest.
		D)	People need a power to support the rights of those who are victims of injustice and to enforce the law.

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