IDEOLOGY PPC

What is the central tenet of utilitarianism?

• • A. Greatest happiness for the greatest number

• • B. Individual autonomy

• • C. Divine command

• • D. Social contract

In Marxist theory, what role does ideology play in society?

• Tool of the ruling class

• Means of social control

• Expression of individual values

• Mechanism for cultural preservation

According to classical liberalism, what is the primary purpose of government?

• • A. Social equality

• • B. Economic regulation

• • C. Promotion of communal values

• • D. Protection of individual rights

Which political ideology emphasizes the importance of a strong central authority and strict social order?

• • A. Libertarianism

• • B. Anarchism

• • C. Liberalism

• • D. Authoritarianism

What distinguishes feminist ideology from other perspectives in addressing gender issues?

• • A. Emphasis on traditional gender roles

• • B. Focus on economic inequality

• • C. Advocacy for women's rights and equality

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    D. Promotion of patriarchy

Which economic ideology advocates for collective ownership of the means of production?

• • A. Socialism

• • B. Capitalism

• • C. Mercantilism

• • D. Feudalism

In environmental ethics, what is the central concern of the deep ecology perspective?

• • A. Human-centered approach

• • B. Preservation of biodiversity

• • C. Technological progress

• • D. Resource exploitation

What distinguishes postmodernism from other philosophical perspectives?

• • A. Emphasis on absolute truths

• B. Skepticism of grand narratives

• • C. Faith in scientific progress

• • D. Strict adherence to tradition

According to cultural relativism, how should one judge the practices of another culture?

• • A. Universal moral standards

• • B. Legal regulations

• • C. Personal beliefs

• • D. Cultural norms and values

Which ideology places a strong emphasis on individual freedom and limited government intervention in the economy?

• • A. Conservatism

• • B. Libertarianism

• • C. Socialism

• • D. Authoritarianism