QCM : Foundations of Justice and Political Philosophy — 9 questions

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The correct answer is option 0 because justice is fundamentally understood as the moral principle of fairness, ensuring individuals receive what they are due, whether in terms of distribution, correction, or recognition. The other options relate to laws and legal processes but do not capture the core moral and fairness aspect of justice.

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John Rawls introduced the concept of justice principles designed behind a 'veil of ignorance' to ensure fairness, as detailed in his theory of Rawlsian Justice. Adam Smith was known for economic theories, Kant for moral philosophy but not specifically for this veil concept, and Aristotle focused on virtues and ethics.

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John Rawls is the philosopher who developed the 'Justice as Fairness' theory, which includes principles like the original position and veil of ignorance. This theory is a central part of contemporary discussions on justice and is explicitly mentioned in the context of historical justice theories.

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Corrective Justice focuses on rectifying injustices and restoring fairness after wrongful acts, unlike distributive or procedural justice which focus on allocation and fairness in processes respectively.

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Rawlsian Justice Principles serve as a normative framework aimed at establishing fairness and justice in society. They are designed to guide the creation of social arrangements that benefit all, especially the least advantaged, through principles chosen behind a veil of ignorance. This purpose aligns with their role as a foundational guide for fair social cooperation.

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Natural Rights are considered inherent to individuals by virtue of human nature, such as life, liberty, and property, not granted by governments or social contracts, but believed to exist naturally.

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Utilitarian justice aims to maximize overall happiness or utility, prioritizing the greatest good for the greatest number, rather than individual rights or procedural fairness.

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The concept of a 'Harmonious Society' stems from Confucian thought, emphasizing social harmony and moral virtue, contrasting with Western individual-centered justice theories.

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Maximizing total utility is a principle of utilitarianism, not Rawlsian justice, which emphasizes fairness, equality, and the difference principle under conditions behind a veil of ignorance.