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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi
The Search for the Just Society
The Justification of Government
True False Quiz
1
Distributive justice concerns the proper allotment of punishment proportionate to the severity of a crime.
A)
True
B)
False
2
In Plato's ideal state the ruling guardians would not be allowed to own private property.
A)
True
B)
False
3
Underlying all natural law theories is the doctrine of a wise, powerful, good, personal divine lawgiver.
A)
True
B)
False
4
Rawls believes a just political system will take steps to counteract many of the inequalities stemming from the birth lottery, i.e., from the fact that some people are born with more advantages than others.
A)
True
B)
False
5
Rawls' notion of a "veil of ignorance" is a tool designed to envisage impartial and fair fundamental principles of justice.
A)
True
B)
False
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