BA 300 Theories Questions And Answers
Nozick's Rights Theory It is ethical if there is freedom of force and fraud. There is limited
intrusion for other by gov or anyone else, but there is almost complete disregard of others
interests
Biggest Pro: Nozick's Rights Theory Virtually complete free...
Nozick's Rights Theory It is ethical if there is freedom of force and fraud. There is limited
intrusion for other by gov or anyone else, but there is almost complete disregard of others
interests
Biggest Pro: Nozick's Rights Theory Virtually complete freedom of action with minimal
government intrusion (you can do whatever you want as long as it doesn't include force or fraud)
Biggest Con: Nozick's Rights Theory Disregard for the interests of others with stake in
behavior (It's not your ethical role to help others)
Think "Undeserved inequality"
Decision Rule: Rawl's Theory of Justice Greatest benefit to the least advantaged
Rawl's Theory of Justice The greatest benefit to the least advantaged. An unbiased
approach to social justice, but denies free will and meritocracy.
Biggest Pro: Rawl's Theory of Justice Unbiased approach to social justice (look at things
from a neutral pov)
, BA 300 Theories Questions And Answers
Biggest Con: Rawl's Theory of Justice Denies free will, meritocracy (those who work the
hardest deserve the most)
Decision Rule: Rand's Theory of Objectivism Be rational and be all that you can be
Rand's Theory of Objectivism Enlightened self
Being rational is a fundamental moral tenant to this theory
Reinforces personal responsibility for both pros and cons in one's life
Take the situation that you're put in and the capacities that you have and do the best that you
possibly can with it
Pushes American values to the limit
Values capitalism, free markets, people should be left alone to develop themselves
Biggest Pro: Rand's Theory of Objectivism Reinforces personal responsibility
Biggest Con: Rand's Theory of Objectivism Individualistic and judgmental
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