Question

Rawls thinks that people are justified in owning the objects and wealth that they do
when:
I
a) They acquired those objects by mixing their labor with them, and they acquired other wealth
by en gaging in free exchange with others.
b) They acquired those objects and wealth through a system that rewards them for the
moral excellence they exhibit when they work hard and show initiative.
c) The objects and wealth were acquired within a market regulated by principles of
justice that protect indivicual liberties and fair equality of opportunity for all and then
work to the benefit of the east well-off members of society.
d) a and c.
e b and c.

Answer 1

Answer: e) b and c.

Explanation:

According to Kohlberg's sixth stage of moral reasoning, b and c can be considered as correct answers for the given situation. The ethical principle is supported and guided by equality as well as humanity. In this kind of moral reasoning, human rights are respected by the community. The gain of wealth and rewards are necessary for maintaining status in society.

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