John Rawls's Maximin Principle States That Justice Requires

question 34

Multiple Choice

John Rawls's maximin principle states that justice requires:

• A) maximizing the benefits to society's most underprivileged group.
• B) maximizing wealth while minimizing costs.
• C) maximizing total wealth in society.
• D) equalizing wealth across all individuals.

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Definitions:

Mode Of Adaptation

The manner or method by which individuals adjust to changes in their environment or circumstances, which can include psychological, behavioral, and physiological strategies.

Mate Selection

The process by which individuals choose their partners based on a variety of factors including personal preferences, social influences, and biological factors.

Physical Attractiveness

The degree to which a person's physical traits are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful by others.

Homogamy

A standard for mate selection in which one chooses a potential mate based on her or his similarity to oneself in religion, SES, race, education, and so on.