Fragen Selma

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What does anarchism reject in terms of political authority?

Public engagement

Minimal government intervention

Direct democracy

Hierarchical authority (correct)

What is a key argument against direct democracy?

It encourages informed citizenry

It enhances social order

It is impractical in large societies (correct)

It promotes political engagement

What does Miller claim is necessary for maintaining social order?

Obedience to law (correct)

Diverse opinions

Individual freedoms

Political disengagement

What is negative liberty focused on?

Freedom from external interference Signup and view all the answers

According to Miller, why must individual freedom be limited?

To maintain social order Signup and view all the answers

What does justice as a constant and perpetual will to render to each his due emphasize?

Fair distribution of benefits and burdens Signup and view all the answers

Which view on social justice focuses on the redistribution of wealth?

Egalitarianism Signup and view all the answers

What does feminism challenge in the context of political authority?

Traditional power structures Signup and view all the answers

What issue is associated with cosmopolitanism as a political order?

Practical governance across cultures Signup and view all the answers

According to Miller, how should global justice be understood?

As a balance between national and global responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What does Lorenzetti's mural The Allegory of Good and Bad Government primarily illustrate?

The consequences of governance on society. Signup and view all the answers

What do political philosophers primarily analyze?

The legitimacy and ethical use of power. Signup and view all the answers

According to Miller, what defines the legitimacy of political authority?

Whether the authority is recognized and accepted by those governed. Signup and view all the answers

How does political philosophy benefit ordinary people?

By clarifying political concepts in an understandable manner. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of governance does Lorenzetti's mural The Allegory of Good and Bad Government particularly emphasize?

The contrast between societal harmony and decay. Signup and view all the answers

What key themes are depicted in the mural regarding good government?

Justice, peace, and prosperity. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it stated that political decisions are significant?

They directly affect people's lives. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'common good' imply in the context of political philosophy?

The collective interests of all society members. Signup and view all the answers

What does bad government lead to, according to Lorenzetti's mural?

Tyranny and injustice. Signup and view all the answers

What role do political philosophers have in society, based on Miller's insights?

To interrogate the foundations and ethics of power exercise. Signup and view all the answers