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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Distributive Justice'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Distributive Justice'?
- A system where individuals voluntarily aid those in need.
- Criminal justice that focuses on punishing offenders.
- The fair allocation of advantages and disadvantages within a society, guaranteeing welfare and distribution of goods. (correct)
- An agreement between individuals to live harmoniously in society.
What is the primary distinction between a 'contract' and a 'covenant', as discussed in the content?
What is the primary distinction between a 'contract' and a 'covenant', as discussed in the content?
- A contract involves spiritual and ethical considerations, while a covenant is purely legally binding.
- A contract is legally binding, while a covenant represents a bond between individuals, potentially involving a higher power. (correct)
- There is no real distinction, both terms simply refer to formal agreements.
- A contract is an agreement focused on societal benefits, while a covenant emphasizes individual rights.
Which of the following is considered to be the correct definition of 'Legal Justice'?
Which of the following is considered to be the correct definition of 'Legal Justice'?
- A virtue that promotes caution and sound judgment in practical matters.
- The relationship of individuals to society, based upon laws. (correct)
- The inner sense of what is right and wrong that guides our actions.
- Fairness towards others and upholding their rights.
What does the term 'Utilitarianism' primarily emphasize when evaluating the goodness or badness of an action?
What does the term 'Utilitarianism' primarily emphasize when evaluating the goodness or badness of an action?
Which of the following aligns best with the concept of 'Temperance'?
Which of the following aligns best with the concept of 'Temperance'?
What is the focus of 'Social Justice'?
What is the focus of 'Social Justice'?
What is the accurate definition of someone who is an 'Asylum Seeker'?
What is the accurate definition of someone who is an 'Asylum Seeker'?
What is the meaning of 'Moral Relativism'?
What is the meaning of 'Moral Relativism'?
What is the primary aim of 'Rehabilitation'?
What is the primary aim of 'Rehabilitation'?
What concept does the term 'Freegan' relate to?
What concept does the term 'Freegan' relate to?
Flashcards
Dominion
Dominion
The power and responsibility to govern creation, often attributed to humans in religious contexts.
Deism
Deism
The belief that the world was created by God and then left to operate on its own.
Determinism
Determinism
The belief that all events, including human actions, are predetermined and inevitable.
Conscience
Conscience
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Fortitude
Fortitude
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Freedom
Freedom
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Hope
Hope
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Self-Sufficiency
Self-Sufficiency
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Individualism
Individualism
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Distributive Justice
Distributive Justice
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Study Notes
Key Philosophical and Social Concepts
- Altruism: Selfless act of helping others
- Annulment: Church's determination of a marriage's validity or invalidity
- Asylum Seeker: Person seeking refuge from persecution
- Atheism: Disbelief in the existence of God
- Charity (as virtue): Providing aid and raising funds for the needy
- Charity (in justice unit): Voluntary assistance for those needing help
- Common Good: Benefit for all members of a community
- Conscience: Internal sense of right and wrong
- Consumerism: Ideology emphasizing increased material possessions
- Contextualism: Interpretation based on context
- Contract vs. Covenant: Contract is legally binding; covenant is a bond (e.g., between people, God).
- Circumstances (of a decision): Factors surrounding an action
- Deism: Belief God created the universe but does not intervene
- Depression: Prolonged sadness
- Determinism: Belief individuals are predetermined to make specific decisions
- Distributive Justice: Guaranteeing welfare and fair distribution of resources
- Dominion: Power and responsibility to govern creation
- Ecological Justice: Advocating for the well-being of all creation
- Epigenetics: Changes in organisms due to gene expression modifications
- Ethics: Study of values
- Exploitation: Using others' labor for personal gain
- Faith: Belief in something without scientific proof
- Food Security: Ability to provide for future food needs
- Fortitude: Mental strength enabling people to face hardship
- Freedom: Ability to act and speak freely without restraint
- Freegan: Rejection of consumerism
- Free Will: Ability to choose one's actions
- Hope: Belief in positive outcomes
- Human Being: Potential for self-improvement and benefiting others
- Human Dignity: Worth and respect due to human beings
- Identity: Sense of self
- Ikigai: Purpose or reason for being (balance between job and vocation)
- Individualism: Belief in individual importance over the group
- Intention: Purpose behind an action
- Justice (as virtue): Fairness towards others
- Laws, Rules: Highest form of norms governing behavior
- Legal Justice: Relationship among individuals in society based on law
- Literalism: Adherence to the exact meaning of words
- Living Wage: Income sufficient for basic needs
- Marginalization: Placing a group at a lower social standing
- Marriage (contract and covenant): Legal agreement and spiritual bond
- Maxims: Statements expressing general truths
- Migrant: Person moving to a different location for work or living
- Morality: Choosing and acting according to virtue
- Moral Relativism: Belief morality is subjective, not objective
- Narcissism: Excessive self-admiration
- Natural Law: Fundamental truths guiding behavior
- Norms: Criteria for judgment about behavior
- Objective Truths: Universal moral principles applying to all humans
- Oppression: Prolonged unfair and cruel treatment
- Political Correctness: Using respectful and appropriate language
- Poverty: Lack of basic financial resources
- Powerlessness: Feeling controlled by a dominant group
- Prophet: Person communicating divine messages or prophecies
- Prudence: Caution in practical matters
- Rationalizing: Justifying decisions by changing the perception of the event
- Reason: Mental capacity for judgment, reasoning, and logic
- Rehabilitation: Restoring someone to a healthy, normal life
- Refugee: Person forced to leave their country due to conflict
- Responsibility: Accountability for one's actions and decisions
- Retributive Justice: Criminal justice based on punishment
- Self-Sufficiency: Ability to meet one's own needs
- Social Contract: Agreement to live in society
- Social Justice: Fair distribution of advantages and disadvantages in society
- Solicitude: Care and concern for others
- Solidarity: Support and unity for others
- STOP method: Decision-making method
- Catholic method: Decision-making method
- Sustainable Development: Building a better future
- Temperance: Moderation in indulgences
- Trivializing: Minimizing the significance of something
- Utilitarianism: Judging actions based on their consequences and usefulness
Economic and Social Concerns
- Consumerism: Ideology prioritizing material possessions.
- Food Security: Ability to ensure future food availability.
- Living Wage: Income sufficient to meet basic needs.
- Poverty: Lack of basic resources.
- Marginalization: Putting a group at a disadvantage
- Oppression: Prolonged and unfair treatment
- Powerlessness: Feeling at the mercy of a controlling group.
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Test your understanding of key philosophical and social concepts such as altruism, consumerism, and determinism. This quiz covers a variety of important ideas that shape our moral and ethical frameworks. Perfect for students of philosophy or anyone interested in social issues.
