Question 1

Contrast socialist and libertarian outlooks with regard to their views on whether distributive justice should be determined by process or end state views.

Accepted Answer

A socialist position would stress end state views of justice and in particular evaluate economic outcomes in terms of the needs and equal status of human beings. A libertarian position would hold that distributive justice is a matter of seeing that the process by which people seek goods is fair.

Question 2

Which set of words best completes the following sentence: The morality of inequality of opportunity is a(n) _______ ethical concern, while the morality of inequality of outcome is a(n) ________ ethical concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Natural law, relative 
B)  Categorical imperative, natural law 
C)  Natural law, utilitarian 
D)  Utilitarian, relative 
A)  Natural law, relative 
B)  Categorical imperative, natural law 
C)  Natural law, utilitarian 
D)  Utilitarian, relative C

Question 3

Label as End State (E) or Process (P) views of justice If some in a society have greater wealth than others this is just only if the difference is due to the fact that those with more have worked harder for it.

Accepted Answer

E

Question 4

According to Rawls's maximin principle for decision-making under ignorance, people will choose that society with the least gap between the rich and the poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain Rawls's second principle of justice (that part referring to equality of opportunity).

Accepted Answer

The second part of Rawls's second princi

Question 6

Label as Characteristic of a Libertarian (L), Socialist (S) or Liberal (LL) position (In some cases more than one answer is right--give all which are right): Positive rights

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label as Characteristic of a Libertarian (L),...

Question 7

The people in the original position in choosing behind a "veil of ignorance" do not know any biasing things about themselves but do know that they would want what any person would want.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to a process view of economic justice, a social distribution of wealth is just if and only if the disparities in wealth are due to differences in merit, achievement, or contribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An "end state" view of economic justice is one that is concerned about how things turn out in terms of distribution of wealth in a society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Label as considerations of Efficiency (E), Liberty (L), Freedom (F), or Welfare (W) Societies must maintain economic systems that work well to maximize the production of goods and minimize costs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label as considerations of Efficiency (E), Liberty...

Question 11

Label as End State (E) or Process (P) views of justice Just societies must satisfy the basic needs of all their members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label as End State (E) or Process...

Question 12

Libertarians typically hold a process view of justice rather than an end state view.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When, according to John Rawls, are economic inequalities justified?

Accepted Answer

According to John Rawls economic inequal

Question 14

According to Mackinnon poor people are more likely to be obese than people who are well off because

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor people are unlikely to buy gym memberships 
B)  Carrots and orange juice are more expensive than chips and soda 
C)  Well off people work harder 
D)  Poor people are not likely to understand nutrition 
A)  Poor people are unlikely to buy gym memberships 
B)  Carrots and orange juice are more expensive than chips and soda 
C)  Well off people work harder 
D)  Poor people are not likely to understand nutrition

Question 15

Rawls believes justice is to social institutions as

Accepted Answer

A)  Money is to economics 
B)  Medicine is to hospitals 
C)  Taxes are to government 
D)  Truth is to scientific systems 
A)  Money is to economics 
B)  Medicine is to hospitals 
C)  Taxes are to government 
D)  Truth is to scientific systems

Question 16

Label as Characteristic of a Libertarian (L), Socialist (S) or Liberal (LL) position (In some cases more than one answer is right--give all which are right): End state view of justice

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label as Characteristic of a Libertarian (L),...

Question 17

Label as considerations of Efficiency (E), Liberty (L), Freedom (F), or Welfare (W) Liberty or Freedom: this is a good that can be achieved only if people have effective means to achieve what they want.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label as considerations of Efficiency (E), Liberty...

Question 18

To suggest that Tom has a right to the money that is earned as a result of his innovative idea comes under which form of ethical reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Utilitarianism 
B)  Natural law 
C)  Categorical imperative 
D)  Relativism 
A)  Utilitarianism 
B)  Natural law 
C)  Categorical imperative 
D)  Relativism

Question 19

Which statement is not true of the income in 2005?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the gains went to the top 10% 
B)  The bottom 20% experienced a decline in income 
C)  The top 50% experienced after tax gains 
D)  The bottom 90% experienced income loss 
A)  All of the gains went to the top 10% 
B)  The bottom 20% experienced a decline in income 
C)  The top 50% experienced after tax gains 
D)  The bottom 90% experienced income loss

Question 20

Label as Characteristic of a Libertarian (L), Socialist (S) or Liberal (LL) position (In some cases more than one answer is right--give all which are right): Liberty rather than freedom

Accepted Answer

The answer of Label as Characteristic of a Libertarian (L),...

Contrast socialist and libertarian outlooks with regard to their views on whether distributive justice should be determined by process or end state views.

Which set of words best completes the following sentence: The morality of inequality of opportunity is a(n) _ ethical concern, while the morality of inequality of outcome is a(n) __ ethical concern?

Label as End State (E) or Process (P) views of justice If some in a society have greater wealth than others this is just only if the difference is due to the fact that those with more have worked harder for it.

According to Rawls's maximin principle for decision-making under ignorance, people will choose that society with the least gap between the rich and the poor.

Explain Rawls's second principle of justice (that part referring to equality of opportunity).

Label as Characteristic of a Libertarian (L), Socialist (S) or Liberal (LL) position (In some cases more than one answer is right--give all which are right): Positive rights

The people in the original position in choosing behind a "veil of ignorance" do not know any biasing things about themselves but do know that they would want what any person would want.

According to a process view of economic justice, a social distribution of wealth is just if and only if the disparities in wealth are due to differences in merit, achievement, or contribution.

An "end state" view of economic justice is one that is concerned about how things turn out in terms of distribution of wealth in a society.

Label as considerations of Efficiency (E), Liberty (L), Freedom (F), or Welfare (W) Societies must maintain economic systems that work well to maximize the production of goods and minimize costs.

Label as End State (E) or Process (P) views of justice Just societies must satisfy the basic needs of all their members.

Libertarians typically hold a process view of justice rather than an end state view.

When, according to John Rawls, are economic inequalities justified?

According to Mackinnon poor people are more likely to be obese than people who are well off because

Rawls believes justice is to social institutions as

Label as Characteristic of a Libertarian (L), Socialist (S) or Liberal (LL) position (In some cases more than one answer is right--give all which are right): End state view of justice

Label as considerations of Efficiency (E), Liberty (L), Freedom (F), or Welfare (W) Liberty or Freedom: this is a good that can be achieved only if people have effective means to achieve what they want.

To suggest that Tom has a right to the money that is earned as a result of his innovative idea comes under which form of ethical reasoning?

Which statement is not true of the income in 2005?

Label as Characteristic of a Libertarian (L), Socialist (S) or Liberal (LL) position (In some cases more than one answer is right--give all which are right): Liberty rather than freedom

Ethics and Ethical Reasoning

Ethical Relativism

Egoism

Utilitarianism

Kants Moral Theory

Natural Law and Natural Rights

Virtue Ethics

Euthanasia

Abortion

Sexual Morality

Pornography

Equality and Discrimination

Legal Punishment

Environmental Ethics

Animal Rights

Stem Cell Research, Cloning, and Genetic Engineering

Violence, Terrorism, and War

Global Issues and Globalization

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Exam 13: Economic Justice

Contrast socialist and libertarian outlooks with regard to their views on whether distributive justice should be determined by process or end state views.

Which set of words best completes the following sentence: The morality of inequality of opportunity is a(n) _______ ethical concern, while the morality of inequality of outcome is a(n) ________ ethical concern?

Label as End State (E) or Process (P) views of justice If some in a society have greater wealth than others this is just only if the difference is due to the fact that those with more have worked harder for it.

According to Rawls's maximin principle for decision-making under ignorance, people will choose that society with the least gap between the rich and the poor.

Explain Rawls's second principle of justice (that part referring to equality of opportunity).

Label as Characteristic of a Libertarian (L), Socialist (S) or Liberal (LL) position (In some cases more than one answer is right--give all which are right): Positive rights

The people in the original position in choosing behind a "veil of ignorance" do not know any biasing things about themselves but do know that they would want what any person would want.

According to a process view of economic justice, a social distribution of wealth is just if and only if the disparities in wealth are due to differences in merit, achievement, or contribution.

An "end state" view of economic justice is one that is concerned about how things turn out in terms of distribution of wealth in a society.

Label as considerations of Efficiency (E), Liberty (L), Freedom (F), or Welfare (W) Societies must maintain economic systems that work well to maximize the production of goods and minimize costs.

Label as End State (E) or Process (P) views of justice Just societies must satisfy the basic needs of all their members.

Libertarians typically hold a process view of justice rather than an end state view.

When, according to John Rawls, are economic inequalities justified?

According to Mackinnon poor people are more likely to be obese than people who are well off because

Rawls believes justice is to social institutions as

Label as Characteristic of a Libertarian (L), Socialist (S) or Liberal (LL) position (In some cases more than one answer is right--give all which are right): End state view of justice

Label as considerations of Efficiency (E), Liberty (L), Freedom (F), or Welfare (W) Liberty or Freedom: this is a good that can be achieved only if people have effective means to achieve what they want.

To suggest that Tom has a right to the money that is earned as a result of his innovative idea comes under which form of ethical reasoning?

Which statement is not true of the income in 2005?

Label as Characteristic of a Libertarian (L), Socialist (S) or Liberal (LL) position (In some cases more than one answer is right--give all which are right): Liberty rather than freedom

Ethics and Ethical Reasoning

Ethical Relativism

Egoism

Utilitarianism

Kants Moral Theory

Natural Law and Natural Rights

Virtue Ethics

Euthanasia

Abortion

Sexual Morality

Pornography

Equality and Discrimination

Legal Punishment

Environmental Ethics

Animal Rights

Stem Cell Research, Cloning, and Genetic Engineering

Violence, Terrorism, and War

Global Issues and Globalization

Filters

Which set of words best completes the following sentence: The morality of inequality of opportunity is a(n) _ ethical concern, while the morality of inequality of outcome is a(n) __ ethical concern?