Theories of Justice (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What two key concepts did Aristotle emphasise in his theory of justice?
What two key concepts did Aristotle emphasise in his theory of justice?
Distribution and proportionality
In human rights law, what must restrictions on rights not do?
In human rights law, what must restrictions on rights not do?
Go further than necessary to achieve purpose
How did Aquinas conceive of justice?
How did Aquinas conceive of justice?
In terms of fairness
What is the core principle of Bentham's utilitarianism?
What is the core principle of Bentham's utilitarianism?
Greatest happiness for greatest number
What tension does utilitarian theory recognise?
What tension does utilitarian theory recognise?
Sacrificing individual good for collective good
In R v Brown (1993), what did society's interest in preventing harm outweigh?
In R v Brown (1993), what did society's interest in preventing harm outweigh?
Individuals' interest in choosing activities
According to Marx, what can only achieve true justice?
According to Marx, what can only achieve true justice?
Redistribution of wealth
What three concepts does Nozick say justice concerns?
What three concepts does Nozick say justice concerns?
Acquisition, transfer, and rectification
Why is determining whether legal rules achieve justice fundamentally difficult?
Why is determining whether legal rules achieve justice fundamentally difficult?
Justice is a subjective concept
What did Lord Denning believe judges should do if a rule impairs justice?
What did Lord Denning believe judges should do if a rule impairs justice?
Do all legitimately can to avoid the rule