Philosophy of Ethics: Utilitarianism

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What is the fundamental objective of Liberal Justice, according to Nozick?

Freedom (correct)

Happiness

Fairness

Pleasure

According to Individualism, what is the primary determinant of a person's life?

Social forces and structures

Government policies

Individual choices (correct)

Economic conditions

Which of the following conceptions of justice prioritizes the well-being of the majority?

Utilitarian Justice (correct)

Individualism

Liberal Justice

Postmodern Justice

What is the key assumption underlying claims about what does not harm anyone?

A view of human nature and purpose Signup and view all the answers

In the context of conceptions of justice, what is the primary concern of Utilitarianism?

Maximizing overall happiness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following philosophers is associated with the idea that justice is primarily about fairness?

Rawls Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of Postmodern Justice, as described in the text?

Subverting the power of dominant groups Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common argument made by defenders of segregation laws?

Segregation is not harmful, but rather beneficial for all parties Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Individualism, according to the text?

The individual's role in determining their own life Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conceptions of justice is most closely associated with the idea of subverting power?

Postmodern Justice Signup and view all the answers

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What is the fundamental objective of Liberal Justice, according to Nozick?

According to Individualism, what is the primary determinant of a person's life?

Which of the following conceptions of justice prioritizes the well-being of the majority?

What is the key assumption underlying claims about what does not harm anyone?

In the context of conceptions of justice, what is the primary concern of Utilitarianism?

Which of the following philosophers is associated with the idea that justice is primarily about fairness?

What is the primary objective of Postmodern Justice, as described in the text?

Which of the following is a common argument made by defenders of segregation laws?

What is the primary focus of Individualism, according to the text?

Which of the following conceptions of justice is most closely associated with the idea of subverting power?

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