The Reason People in Professor Rawls' Thought Experiment Would Choose

question 113

Multiple Choice

The reason people in Professor Rawls' thought experiment would choose a uniform distribution of income is

• A)concern for the welfare of their fellows.
• B)they fear ending up in a disadvantaged position.
• C)people are risk seeking.
• D)it is the easiest distribution to implement.

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Definitions:

Classical Theorist

refers to scholars from earlier periods whose works form the foundations of a discipline, such as Socrates in philosophy or Adam Smith in economics.

Hobbes

Refers to Thomas Hobbes, a 17th-century philosopher known for his social contract theory, which posits that people agree to surrender some freedoms to a ruler or government in exchange for security and social order.

Enlightenment Thinking

A philosophical movement of the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional doctrines, leading to advances in science, politics, and human rights.

Conservative Reaction

A response, typically by right-leaning groups, towards preserving traditional values and resisting changes to social or political structures.