PHI 2604 Chapter 3: Homework

1. “Justice” is usually defined as fairness. Is there a more detailed explanation based on today’s affairs?
2. What is the best way to cut the fiscal pie? Explain.
3. How would utilitarians do it? Cite Mill’s example of “talented workers.”
4. What would “worker participation” and “greater equality of income” mean for Mill?
5. What is the libertarian approach to justice? Define Nozick’s “entitlement theory.”
6. Explain Nozick’s other two principles.
7. Clarify Rawls’ idea of justice. Cite his two main principles.
8. Within Rawl’s theory, define:
a) Nature of choice
b) Veil of Ignorance
c) Choosing principles