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Chapter Eleven
SHORT ANSWER
1. A benefit that properly accrues to us as a reward for something we have or have not
done is called __________.
2. The only currency recognized by utilitarianism is __________.
3. __________ asserts that we are entitled to whatever income and wealth we can
manage to get from the free market, regardless of inequality.
4. The __________ theory states that any distribution of income and wealth is just if it
5. Social contract theory was first suggested by __________.
6. The __________ asserts that social and economic inequalities are to be arranged so
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positions and offices open to all.
ESSAY
2. Discuss how utilitarianism can be used as a theory of justice. In what ways does
utilitarianism fail to create justice?
3. Describe the entitlement theory of libertarianism and list some of its defenses and
criticisms.
4. Evaluate how successful social contract theory would be at achieving just results? Is
this an effective theory of social justice?
5. Explain the main criticisms of social contract theory and evaluate whether they are
compelling arguments.