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According to John Locke, what is the fundamental role of government?
According to John Locke, what is the fundamental role of government?
- To enforce the will of authority
- To infringe on natural rights
- To protect the natural rights of individuals (correct)
- To establish a state of nature
What is a key concept in ethical philosophy in business, emphasizing honesty and integrity?
What is a key concept in ethical philosophy in business, emphasizing honesty and integrity?
- Manipulation of law for personal gain
- Emphasis on agency, reason, and responsibility
- Importance of honesty, integrity, and accountability (correct)
- Enforcement of absolute power
What does Hobbes suggest as a course of action if the sovereign fails in providing protections outlined in the social contract?
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 (correct)
- The sovereign should be granted more power
- Citizens should revolt violently
- Citizens must accept any situation
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of Natural Rights and the belief that morality precedes society?
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of Natural Rights and the belief that morality precedes society?
What does Legal Positivism primarily emphasize in law?
What does Legal Positivism primarily emphasize in law?
What is a key principle advocated by John Rawls in his social contract theory?
What is a key principle advocated by John Rawls in his social contract theory?
What is a key principle for considering an action ethically correct?
What is a key principle for considering an action ethically correct?
What does the text suggest about how individuals should be treated?
What does the text suggest about how individuals should be treated?
What is the core ethical theory that emphasizes being motivated by a sense of duty rather than inclination?
What is the core ethical theory that emphasizes being motivated by a sense of duty rather than inclination?
What does legal positivism prioritize in crafting laws?
What does legal positivism prioritize in crafting laws?
Why are individuals obligated to obey the law according to the text?
Why are individuals obligated to obey the law according to the text?
What does social contract theory provide a rational for, according to Rachels and Rachels?
What does social contract theory provide a rational for, according to Rachels and Rachels?
What does the concept of 'Original Position' refer to?
What does the concept of 'Original Position' refer to?
What purpose does the 'veil of ignorance' serve in governance according to the text?
What purpose does the 'veil of ignorance' serve in governance according to the text?
What is the significance of 'unanimity of acceptance' in governance?
What is the significance of 'unanimity of acceptance' in governance?
According to John Rawls, what is a key aspect of entering into a contract?
According to John Rawls, what is a key aspect of entering into a contract?
How does Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel emphasize the development of oneself in society?
How does Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel emphasize the development of oneself in society?
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