Question 1

Smith believes we, as a society, gain many advantages as a result of the division of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Smith believes we, as a society, gain...

Question 2

__________ is concerned with the distribution of goods in the context of a job, salaries, opportunities, and responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

Distributi

Question 3

The __________ applies sequentially once the first has been fulfilled.

Accepted Answer

second pri

Question 4

Ciulla's discussion of "monkey labor" discusses the problem of workplace:

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A)  Exploitation 
B)  Happiness 
C)  Jealousy 
D)  Secrecy 
A)  Exploitation 
B)  Happiness 
C)  Jealousy 
D)  Secrecy

Question 5

Rawls says that "the principles of justice are chosen behind a veil of ignorance." This means:

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A)  We must decide our principles without studying theories of justice. 
B)  We must decide our principles as if we did not know our race, gender, or social class. 
C)  We have an unjust society because too many people are ignorant. 
D)  We have an unjust society because no one can understand the principles of justice. 
E)  We should allow ignorant people to determine our principles of justice. 
A)  We must decide our principles without studying theories of justice. 
B)  We must decide our principles as if we did not know our race, gender, or social class. 
C)  We have an unjust society because too many people are ignorant. 
D)  We have an unjust society because no one can understand the principles of justice. 
E)  We should allow ignorant people to determine our principles of justice.

Question 6

Kristol argues that most people become better off under a capitalist system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Under capitalism, Kristol says, justice means that rewards are based on one's input to the _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under capitalism, Kristol says, justice means that...

Question 8

Ciulla claims that workers have many more options for employment than what we might initially believe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

For Nozick, the term "distributive justice" is a neutral one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Nozick's theory is _____________, meaning that it considers how a distribution of goods came about.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nozick's theory is _____________, meaning that it...

Question 11

According to Pascal, ___________ is the wish to obtain by one means what can only be had by another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Pascal, ___________ is the wish...

Question 12

Advocating a reduction of the gap between men's and women's earnings is known as supporting:

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A)  Affirmative action 
B)  Notable action 
C)  Comparable worth 
D)  Comparative action 
E)  Double standards 
A)  Affirmative action 
B)  Notable action 
C)  Comparable worth 
D)  Comparative action 
E)  Double standards

Question 13

Explain Ciulla's concept of exploitation. What might Adam Smith say to Ciulla? Write a short dialogue between the two on work, justice, and exploitation.

Accepted Answer

Ciulla's concept of exploitation revolve

Question 14

Explain Hayek's argument that "justice ruins the market." What would Rawls say to Hayek? How would Kristol respond to Rawls? Finally, what would McEntee add?

Accepted Answer

Friedrich Hayek argued that "justice rui

Question 15

Smith is opposed to the division of labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Pascal, tyranny is exemplified by which of the following cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person's trying to use his physical attractiveness to get respect. 
B)  A person's using his persuasiveness and helpfulness to secure political power. 
C)  A person who thinks that because he is physically strong, people should love him. 
D)  a. and c. 
E)  a., b. and c. 
A)  A person's trying to use his physical attractiveness to get respect. 
B)  A person's using his persuasiveness and helpfulness to secure political power. 
C)  A person who thinks that because he is physically strong, people should love him. 
D)  a. and c. 
E)  a., b. and c.

Question 17

Explain the open-ended distributive principle Walzer suggests on p. 149 in the final paragraph of the excerpt. Do you think this principle is justified? Do you think our society today adheres to this principle? If you do, explain why. If you do not, give an example of two social goods to justify your claim.

Accepted Answer

In the final paragraph of the excerpt on

Question 18

Nozick argues that theories of distributive justice all share the same problem, which is:

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no person or group with the right to control how resources should be distributed. 
B)  The theories are created behind a veil of ignorance. 
C)  The theories are too abstract and impractical. 
D)  The theories encourage the exploitation of workers. 
E)  Distribution of resources is not a problem of justice. 
A)  There is no person or group with the right to control how resources should be distributed. 
B)  The theories are created behind a veil of ignorance. 
C)  The theories are too abstract and impractical. 
D)  The theories encourage the exploitation of workers. 
E)  Distribution of resources is not a problem of justice.

Question 19

Ciulla states, "When it comes to work, __________ has freedom of choice, but not everyone has __________."

Accepted Answer

A)  a white person, good connections 
B)  everyone, the knowledge of the choice 
C)  everyone, good connections 
D)  everyone, viable options 
E)  the U.S citizen, the privilege of calling the U.S. their home 
A)  a white person, good connections 
B)  everyone, the knowledge of the choice 
C)  everyone, good connections 
D)  everyone, viable options 
E)  the U.S citizen, the privilege of calling the U.S. their home

Question 20

Rawls states the principles of justice in which he believes. Which of these points is NOT part of his principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each person has as much liberty as possible without compromising other people's freedom. 
B)  Social and economic inequalities only exist for everyone's benefit. 
C)  Positions and offices with greater rewards are open to everyone. 
D)  Everyone has the right to vote and freedom of speech. 
E)  Wealth and income are distributed equally among everyone. 
A)  Each person has as much liberty as possible without compromising other people's freedom. 
B)  Social and economic inequalities only exist for everyone's benefit. 
C)  Positions and offices with greater rewards are open to everyone. 
D)  Everyone has the right to vote and freedom of speech. 
E)  Wealth and income are distributed equally among everyone.

Smith believes we, as a society, gain many advantages as a result of the division of __________.

__________ is concerned with the distribution of goods in the context of a job, salaries, opportunities, and responsibilities.

The __________ applies sequentially once the first has been fulfilled.

Ciulla's discussion of "monkey labor" discusses the problem of workplace:

Rawls says that "the principles of justice are chosen behind a veil of ignorance." This means:

Kristol argues that most people become better off under a capitalist system.

Under capitalism, Kristol says, justice means that rewards are based on one's input to the _____________.

Ciulla claims that workers have many more options for employment than what we might initially believe.

For Nozick, the term "distributive justice" is a neutral one.

Nozick's theory is _____________, meaning that it considers how a distribution of goods came about.

According to Pascal, ___________ is the wish to obtain by one means what can only be had by another.

Advocating a reduction of the gap between men's and women's earnings is known as supporting:

Explain Ciulla's concept of exploitation. What might Adam Smith say to Ciulla? Write a short dialogue between the two on work, justice, and exploitation.

Explain Hayek's argument that "justice ruins the market." What would Rawls say to Hayek? How would Kristol respond to Rawls? Finally, what would McEntee add?

Smith is opposed to the division of labor.

According to Pascal, tyranny is exemplified by which of the following cases?

Nozick argues that theories of distributive justice all share the same problem, which is:

Ciulla states, "When it comes to work, has freedom of choice, but not everyone has ."

Rawls states the principles of justice in which he believes. Which of these points is NOT part of his principles?

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Smith believes we, as a society, gain many advantages as a result of the division of __________.

__________ is concerned with the distribution of goods in the context of a job, salaries, opportunities, and responsibilities.

The __________ applies sequentially once the first has been fulfilled.

Ciulla's discussion of "monkey labor" discusses the problem of workplace:

Rawls says that "the principles of justice are chosen behind a veil of ignorance." This means:

Kristol argues that most people become better off under a capitalist system.

Under capitalism, Kristol says, justice means that rewards are based on one's input to the _____________.

Ciulla claims that workers have many more options for employment than what we might initially believe.

For Nozick, the term "distributive justice" is a neutral one.

Nozick's theory is _____________, meaning that it considers how a distribution of goods came about.

According to Pascal, ___________ is the wish to obtain by one means what can only be had by another.

Advocating a reduction of the gap between men's and women's earnings is known as supporting:

Explain Ciulla's concept of exploitation. What might Adam Smith say to Ciulla? Write a short dialogue between the two on work, justice, and exploitation.

Explain Hayek's argument that "justice ruins the market." What would Rawls say to Hayek? How would Kristol respond to Rawls? Finally, what would McEntee add?

Smith is opposed to the division of labor.

According to Pascal, tyranny is exemplified by which of the following cases?

Nozick argues that theories of distributive justice all share the same problem, which is:

Ciulla states, "When it comes to work, __________ has freedom of choice, but not everyone has __________."

Rawls states the principles of justice in which he believes. Which of these points is NOT part of his principles?

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The Art of Seduction: the Ethics of Advertising, Marketing, and Sales

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Ciulla states, "When it comes to work, has freedom of choice, but not everyone has ."