"Justice and Entitlement" Self-Quiz

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. Nozick is doubtful about . . .

The notion of entitlement. correct incorrect

The notion of distribution in a free society. correct incorrect

Historical accounts of justice. correct incorrect

The notion of justice. correct incorrect

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. For Nozick, someone is entitled to a holding only if . . .

They acquired it in accordance with the principle of justice in acquisition. correct incorrect

They acquired it in accordance with the principle of justice in transfer. correct incorrect

They acquired it from someone entitled to that holding. correct incorrect

(a), (b), and (c). correct incorrect

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. For Nozick, which of the following isn't a subject of justice in holding?

Justice in the acquisition of holdings correct incorrect

Justice in the transfer of holdings correct incorrect

The rectification of injustice in holdings correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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. Nozick holds that the principle of justice in transfer of holdings . . .

Is a matter of making sure things are transferred in a way that makes society better off. correct incorrect

Doesn't necessarily preserve justice. correct incorrect

Preserves justice. correct incorrect

None of the above. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following best describes Nozick's entitlement theory?

Patterned correct incorrect

Historical correct incorrect

Time-slice correct incorrect

Structural correct incorrect

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. Nozick holds that "distributive justice" isn't a neutral term.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. For Nozick, if someone acquired something in a just way, and if that person transfers ownership of that holding in a just way to another person, then necessarily the new owner is entitled to that holding..

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Nozick's theory is broadly utilitarian.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect