Consider These Two Theories of Justice

question 22

Multiple Choice

Consider these two theories of justice. Who is/are the proponents of these theories?
I. The justice of wealth distribution is determined by the income status of the least well-off in society.
II. The justice of wealth distribution is determined by whether the acquisition of wealth was just.

• A) I is Nozick; II is Rawls.
• B) I is Rawls; II is Nozick.
• C) Both are theories held by Nozick.
• D) Both are theories held by Rawls.

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