The Philosopher John Rawls Argued That

question 117

Multiple Choice

The philosopher John Rawls argued that

• A)people would choose a more equal distribution of income if they had to determine an economic distribution system before knowing their place in it.
• B)people would choose income inequality to allow the maximum use of their individual talents.
• C)government has a role to ensure income equality to prevent social unrest.
• D)people would choose equal opportunity because it is morally right.

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Definitions:

Crystallized Intelligence

Crystallized intelligence refers to the ability to use skills, knowledge, and experience, which tends to increase over a person's lifetime.

Fluid Intelligence

The capacity to reason quickly and think abstractly, enabling problem solving and the ability to adapt to novel situations.

Problem Solving

The process of working through details of an issue to reach a solution, often involving critical thinking and logic.

Marianismo

A cultural belief in many Latin American societies that women should be pure, sacrificial, and submissive, embodying the virtues of the Virgin Mary.