Quiz on Social Justice

In Plato's 'The Republic', justice is discussed through dialogues involving which philosopher?

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Confucius

• Rawls

What does the principle of Equal Treatment for Equals emphasize?

• Discrimination based on class

• Equal rights and treatment for all individuals

• Special treatment for the wealthy

• Judging individuals by their group

What does Proportionate Justice suggest?

• Rewards should be based on effort and skill

• Everyone should be treated equally

• All individuals deserve the same resources

• Justice is irrelevant in society

Which of the following is a consideration under the principle of Recognition of Special Needs?

• Age and physical disabilities

• Wealth and social status

• Gender and race

• Education level only

What does social justice concern regarding the distribution of goods?

• Equal distribution among all nations

• Ignoring the needs of the poor

• Just distribution between groups and individuals

• Maximizing profits for businesses

What is John Rawls' principle of justice based on?

• Religious beliefs

• Historical context

• The veil of ignorance

• Moral obligations

According to Rawls, what should individuals consider when creating policies?

• The interests of the powerful

• The position of the worst-off

• Their own wealth

• The majority opinion

What is a key argument for state intervention in a free market?

• To promote competition

• To ensure basic living standards for all

• To maximize profits for businesses

• To eliminate all regulations

What does a just society require according to the text?

• Complete freedom from government

• A focus on individual success

• Basic minimum conditions for healthy lives

• A strict class hierarchy

What is one of the functions of the government in promoting justice?

• To create more wealth for the rich

• To harmonize different principles of justice

• To ignore social inequalities

• To enforce strict laws without consideration