Understanding the Paradox of Tolerance

Understanding the Paradox of Tolerance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Philosophy

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge posed by the paradox of tolerance?

Balancing freedom of speech with the suppression of harmful ideologies

Ensuring all opinions are equally represented

Promoting only socially accepted norms

Eliminating all forms of censorship

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Karl Popper, what must a tolerant society do to maintain itself?

Suppress all forms of dissent

Be intolerant of intolerance

Promote only majority opinions

Allow all forms of speech without restriction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does John Rawls' view on tolerance differ from complete tolerance?

He advocates for the suppression of all minority opinions

He suggests that tolerance should be unconditional

He supports society's right to self-preservation over complete tolerance

He believes in absolute freedom of speech

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk of leaning too far towards intolerance in a society?

Enhanced social harmony

Increased democratic values

A shift towards authoritarianism

Greater freedom of speech

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to consider the paradox of tolerance in modern society?

To ensure all opinions are censored

To evaluate the balance between free speech and harmful dialogue

To promote only traditional values

To eliminate all forms of government control