17 Questions
According to John Locke, what is the fundamental role of government?
To protect the natural rights of individuals
What is a key concept in ethical philosophy in business, emphasizing honesty and integrity?
Importance of honesty, integrity, and accountability
What does Hobbes suggest as a course of action if the sovereign fails in providing protections outlined in the social contract?
Citizens may morally disobey the sovereign
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of Natural Rights and the belief that morality precedes society?
John Locke
What does Legal Positivism primarily emphasize in law?
The will of authority who crafted the laws
What is a key principle advocated by John Rawls in his social contract theory?
System of fairness and procedures for achieving it
What is a key principle for considering an action ethically correct?
The action can be accepted into a universal law.
What does the text suggest about how individuals should be treated?
Individuals should be treated as an end and not the means to an end.
What is the core ethical theory that emphasizes being motivated by a sense of duty rather than inclination?
Deontological ethics
What does legal positivism prioritize in crafting laws?
The will of authority
Why are individuals obligated to obey the law according to the text?
To ensure social stability and order
What does social contract theory provide a rational for, according to Rachels and Rachels?
Civil disobedience under certain circumstances
What does the concept of 'Original Position' refer to?
A state of nature where people agree on resource distribution based on justice and fairness
What purpose does the 'veil of ignorance' serve in governance according to the text?
To reduce bias and self-interest in decision-making
What is the significance of 'unanimity of acceptance' in governance?
It ensures that all parties agree to a contract before implementation
According to John Rawls, what is a key aspect of entering into a contract?
Agreeing unanimously to the terms
How does Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel emphasize the development of oneself in society?
By promoting social participation and self-identity
Explore concepts related to John Rawls' Theory of Justice, including Original Position and the Veil of Ignorance. Understand how this theory aims to establish a fair system of governance through principles of justice as fairness.
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