Justice quiz

More questions about Justice

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1. 1 Easy

   In Aristotle's theory of distributive justice, what decides each share?

   Answer: Merit

   Why: Aristotle noted everyone agreed on merit and nobody agreed what it was: democrats counted free birth, oligarchs wealth, aristocrats excellence.

2. 2 Medium

   What thought experiment designs a just society without knowing your personal identity?

   Answer: veil of ignorance

   Why: Proposed by philosopher John Rawls, this concept forces creators of a society to make rules that protect the most vulnerable citizens.

3. 3 Hard

   Which philosopher's entitlement theory judges wealth by how it was gained?

   Answer: Robert Nozick

   Why: Nozick's rule is that whatever arises from a just situation by just steps is just, so his rectification principle voids holdings traced back to theft.

4. 4 Easy

   What is the primary goal of restorative models of justice?

   Answer: Repairing harm

   Why: Since 1989 in New Zealand, a family group conference must usually be held before a young offender can be charged in court.

5. 5 Medium

   In Judaism, which traditional charitable practice is derived from the Hebrew word for justice?

   Answer: Tzedakah

   Why: Tzedakah is considered an act of justice rather than optional generosity, obligating community members to assist those in need.

6. 6 Hard

   What Arabic term represents divine justice in Islam?

   Answer: Adl

   Why: Adl means balance, putting each thing in its right place, while Qisas is the separate law of like for like retaliation.