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Libertarianism and Justice

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According to liberals, what type of arguments are allowed in public discourse?

Substantive moral and rational self-interest
Only public reason and rational self-interest (correct)
Cultural or religious and substantive moral
None of the above

What is the key claim of utilitarianism according to the text?

A just society prioritizes collective well-being over individual happiness
A just society ensures fairness for all
A just society maximizes individual freedom
A just society maximizes the greatest happiness for the greatest number (correct)

Which of the following is a characteristic of individualism?

You are wholly the product of social forces and structures
You are wholly the product of your individual choices (correct)
Justice is about power and social hierarchy
Justice is about fairness and collective well-being

What is the focus of libertarian justice?

Freedom and individual liberty (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of justice according to utilitarianism?

The greatest happiness for the greatest number (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the criticism of liberal ideology?

They deny the public space to other voices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between individualism and collectivism?

Individualism focuses on individual choices, while collectivism focuses on social forces (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of utilitarianism in modern-day jurisprudence?

Not very influential (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of justice according to Nozick's libertarianism?

Freedom and individual liberty (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the criticism of liberal ideology in terms of morality?

They use substantive moral presuppositions themselves (D) Signup and view all the answers

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