Rawls' Theory of Justice

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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?

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?

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?

John Locke Signup and view all the answers

What does Legal Positivism primarily emphasize in law?

The will of authority who crafted the laws Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle advocated by John Rawls in his social contract theory?

System of fairness and procedures for achieving it Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle for considering an action ethically correct?

The action can be accepted into a universal law. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the core ethical theory that emphasizes being motivated by a sense of duty rather than inclination?

Deontological ethics Signup and view all the answers

What does legal positivism prioritize in crafting laws?

The will of authority Signup and view all the answers

Why are individuals obligated to obey the law according to the text?

To ensure social stability and order Signup and view all the answers

What does social contract theory provide a rational for, according to Rachels and Rachels?

Civil disobedience under certain circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'Original Position' refer to?

A state of nature where people agree on resource distribution based on justice and fairness Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does the 'veil of ignorance' serve in governance according to the text?

To reduce bias and self-interest in decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'unanimity of acceptance' in governance?

It ensures that all parties agree to a contract before implementation Signup and view all the answers

According to John Rawls, what is a key aspect of entering into a contract?

Agreeing unanimously to the terms Signup and view all the answers

How does Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel emphasize the development of oneself in society?

By promoting social participation and self-identity Signup and view all the answers