Exam 4: Who Gets What and Why? Fairness and Justice

Nozick's theory of justice is "historical" because:

Michael Walzer thinks we should focus on breaking up or constraining monopolies on particular social goods.

Smith thinks self-love is a beneficial thing.

The introduction to this chapter argues that being a member of a company is analogous to being a member of a family.

Kristol says that a just society:

Kristol thinks that "social justice" is fully compatible with capitalism.

Locke's proviso is intended to limit:

The "primitive condition" that Rawls stresses as the starting place for a conception of justice is referred to as the __________.

McEntee thinks that comparing different kinds of jobs, like a secretary and a truck driver, is not possible.

McEntee's main concern is about wage discrimination against _____________.

Nozick believes that only a minimal state can be justified.

Nozick believes that a patterned distribution of goods is unstable because:

According to Hayek, individuals pursuing _____________ aims are usually led to contribute to the good of society.

The "important fact" that Hayek refers to as one that most people find difficult to admit is that:

Rawls argues that __________ consists of the principles that free, rational persons concerned with furthering their own interests would accept in an initial position of equality.

According to Walzer, there is nothing wrong in principle if persuasive and helpful people are accorded more political power than others.

Hayek is against the simple idea of justice.

Ciulla states that "the practice of __________ had been around for a long time" before the appearance of its modern counterpart.

Smith thinks that the ability to trade is a capacity found in:

Marx might say you are alienated from your labor if you: