The Morality of Reparation Multiple Choice

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. In the cases of Tom, Dick, and Harry, Dick

Steals a bicycle from Harry. correct incorrect

Steals a bicycle from Tom. correct incorrect

Has his bicycle stolen by Harry. correct incorrect

Has his bicycle stolen by Tom. correct incorrect

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. According to Boxill's main argument, slave masters violated slaves' moral right to

The use of their own bodies. correct incorrect

Dignity and respect. correct incorrect

The products of their own labor. correct incorrect

All of the above. correct incorrect

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. Boxill argues that present-day white Americans owe the black community reparation because

They are morally culpable for the injustices of slavery. correct incorrect

They could have refused to accept the benefits belonging to the descendants of slaves. correct incorrect

They are to blame for the injustices of slavery. correct incorrect

None of the above. correct incorrect

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. Boxill argues that the white community resembles a company or corporation because

It has distinct interests opposed to other groups. correct incorrect

It confers exclusive benefits to its members. correct incorrect

It takes joint action to protect its interests. correct incorrect

All of the above. correct incorrect

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. According to Boxill, if the validity of inheritance is rejected

All arguments in favor of reparation will fail. correct incorrect

An argument for reparation can still be made if we stipulate that individuals' wealth is returned to society at their deaths. correct incorrect

The very idea of property rights must be rejected as well. correct incorrect

None of the above. correct incorrect