Dworkin's Liberal Equality Theory Quiz

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What is the priority of liberal equality, according to the text?

The priority of liberal equality is to value both freedom and equality, giving a specific priority to the value of equality.

What does Dworkin aim to achieve with his theory of justice inside liberalism?

Dworkin aims to achieve a unified account of equality and liberty/responsibility, respecting both, instead of giving priority to either equality or responsibility.

In contrast to which theories does Dworkin's conception of justice operate?

Dworkin's conception of justice operates in contrast to giving priority either to equality (as socialist theories always do) or to responsibility (as liberal theories usually do).

What does the 'old right' prioritize, according to the text?

<p>The 'old right' prioritizes the value of freedom followed by material inequality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What values are inseparably contained in the idea or ideal of liberal equality?

<p>The idea or ideal of liberal equality contains inseparably values of both freedom and equality, giving a specific priority to the value of equality.</p> Signup and view all the answers