Understanding the Paradox of Tolerance

Understanding the Paradox of Tolerance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Philosophy

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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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?

Eliminating all forms of speech

Promoting only tolerant ideas

Ensuring everyone has the same opinion

Balancing freedom of speech with societal norms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Promote only popular ideas

Be intolerant of intolerance

Allow all forms of speech

Suppress all opinions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does John Rawls suggest about society's right to self-preservation?

It should never override tolerance

It is irrelevant to tolerance

It can override complete tolerance

It should always promote intolerance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the paradox of tolerance relate to modern communication?

It promotes unrestricted dialogue

It suggests banning all forms of communication

It highlights the need for careful assessment of speech

It is less relevant due to technology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of leaning too far towards intolerance?

Greater societal harmony

Increased freedom of speech

Complete societal tolerance

A more authoritarian government