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    This document contains 10 multiple choice questions about the social and political philosopher John Rawls. It tests knowledge of Rawls' views on justice, egalitarianism, libertarianism, and his conception of the "original position" behind a "veil of ignorance." Key points covered include that Rawls sees justice as the first virtue of society but not a sufficient condition, and that he developed a theory of political liberalism focused on the legitimate use of power in a democracy. The document provides answers to the 10 questions.

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    This document contains 10 multiple choice questions about the social and political philosopher John Rawls. It tests knowledge of Rawls' views on justice, egalitarianism, libertarianism, and his conception of the "original position" behind a "veil of ignorance." Key points covered include that Rawls sees justice as the first virtue of society but not a sufficient condition, and that he developed a theory of political liberalism focused on the legitimate use of power in a democracy. The document provides answers to the 10 questions.

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    This document contains 10 multiple choice questions about the social and political philosopher John Rawls. It tests knowledge of Rawls' views on justice, egalitarianism, libertarianism, and his conception of the "original position" behind a "veil of ignorance." Key points covered include that Rawls sees justice as the first virtue of society but not a sufficient condition, and that he developed a theory of political liberalism focused on the legitimate use of power in a democracy. The document provides answers to the 10 questions.

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    •Topic—Social and Political Philosophy (Western), (Unit—8), Jhon Rawls, (10MCQ),

    (Part—1)...

    1.Which one of the following is incompatible about Jhon Rawls?

    A.Rawls criticize utilitarianism because in calculating "the greatest happiness of the


    greatest number".

    B. Rawls talks about "procedural justice".

    C. According to Rawls justice is the frist virtue of good society.

    D. According to Rawls, justice is a sufficient condition of a good society. (Ans–D).

    2. Who says that "if justice and righteousness is perish, human life would no longer
    have any value in the world"?

    A. Immanuel Kant.
    B. Jhon Rawls.
    C. Jhon Locke.
    D. Thomas Hobbes. (Ans— A)

    3. ( A ) Rawls is a libertarian.

    ( R ) Because his conception of men negotiating in the 'original position' envisages a


    situation where each of them is trying to maximize his self interest.

    A.Both A and R is True and R is correct explanation of A.


    B. Both A and R is True and R is not correct explanation of A.
    C. A is True R is False.
    D. A is False R is True. (Ans— A).

    4. ( A ) Jhon Rawls is an egalitarian.

    ( R ) Because he concedes "equal" liberty for all.

    A.Both A and R is True and R is correct explanation of A.


    B. Both A and R is True and R is not correct explanation of A.
    C. A is True R is False.
    D. A is False R is True. (Ans— A).

    5. Which one of the following justice incompatible with Jhon Rawls?

    A.Principle of equal liberty.


    B. Principle of fair equality.
    C. The different principles.
    D. Ritributive Justice. (Ans—D).
    6. ( A ) According to Jhon Rawls equal rights to more extensive liberty compatible
    with similar liberty of others.

    ( R ) Principal of equal liberty which postulates that nobody's liberty will be


    compromised for any other benefit.

    A.Both A and R is True and R is correct explanation of A.


    B. Both A and R is True and R is not correct explanation of A.
    C. A is True R is False.
    D. A is False R is True. (Ans— A).

    7. (Statement 1) Rawls envisaged an 'original position' by abstracting the individuals


    from their particular social and economic circumstances.

    (Statement 2) According to Jhon Rawls those individuals are symbolically placed


    behind a 'vail of ignorance' where they are supposed to be deliberating as rational
    agent.

    A.Both Statement are Correct.


    B. Both Statement are Incorrect.
    C. Statement 1 is Correct and Statement 2 is Incorrect.
    D. Statement 1 is Incorrect and Statement 2 is Correct. (Ans— A)

    8. (Statement 1) "The Law of People" is written by Jhon Rawls.

    (Statement 2) "Justice and Fairness" is written by Jhon Rawls.

    A.Both Statement are Correct.


    B. Both Statement are Incorrect.
    C. Statement 1 is Correct and Statement 2 is Incorrect.
    D. Statement 1 is Incorrect and Statement 2 is Correct. (Ans— A)

    9. Which one of the following statements is inconsistent about Jhon Rawls?

    A.Rawls himself developed his thinking in the libaral tradition.

    B. Rawls theory of political liberalism focus on the legitimate use of political powe in a
    democracy.

    C. "A Theory of Justice" written by Jhon Rawls.

    D. "Ideas of Equality" is written by Jhon Rawls. (Ana— D).

    10. Who says that "Justice is necessary but not a sufficient conditions of good
    society"?

    A. Immanuel Kant.
    B. Jhon Rawls.
    C. Jhon Locke.
    D. Thomas Hobbes. (Ans— B)

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