Philosophy of Justice: Equality Principles
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What is a key consideration in determining how to distribute a society's assets?

  • Age
  • Need (correct)
  • Geographical location
  • Physical ability
  • According to some, who should earn the most in a society?

  • Those who are most experienced
  • Those who are most educated
  • Those who work hardest (correct)
  • Those who are most talented
  • What is a potential consequence of a society's institutions being perceived as unjust?

  • Citizens feeling more committed to the institutions
  • Citizens or group members feeling alienated and withdrawing their commitment (correct)
  • A decrease in economic inequality
  • Increased trust in the government
  • What is a key principle of restorative justice?

    <p>Focusing on the needs of victims and offenders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome of a society's institutions being perceived as unjust?

    <p>A revolution or rebellion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration in determining how to allocate a society's resources?

    <p>The productivity of individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle of distributive justice?

    <p>Resources should be allocated according to need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome of a society's institutions being perceived as unjust?

    <p>Undermining of confidence in the institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration in determining how to punish those who violate the rights of others?

    <p>The principle of just deserts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle of social welfare?

    <p>The rich should be taxed to help the poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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