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?

    <p>Freedom and individual liberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essence of justice according to utilitarianism?

    <p>The greatest happiness for the greatest number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the criticism of liberal ideology?

    <p>They deny the public space to other voices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between individualism and collectivism?

    <p>Individualism focuses on individual choices, while collectivism focuses on social forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Not very influential</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Freedom and individual liberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They use substantive moral presuppositions themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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