25.4.15-Global Economic Justice

The 85 richest people on the planet now own as much as what fraction of the population of the world's poorest?

• 1/10

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/8

The richest 1% of people own what fraction of global wealth?

• 1/10

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/8

In 2005, the wealthiest 20% of the world's population consumed what percent of the world's goods? (The poorest 20% consumed 1.5% of the world's goods.)

• 20%

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

A (a)   is a person's claim or entitlement to something, a moral demand that obligates others to act accordingly.

A right that obligates others not to interfere with someone's obtaining something.

• Negative Right

• Positive Right

• Neutral Right

• Powerful Right

A right that obligates others to help others obtain something.

• Negative Right

• Positive Right

• Neutral Right

• Powerful Right

Which are examples of negative rights?

• The right to education
• The right to privacy

• The right to free healthcare
• The right to free speech

Which are examples of positive rights?

• The right to education

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to privacy
• The right to housing

What is the duty of beneficence?

• A moral obligation to benefit oneself

• An obligation to maximize utility

• A moral obligation to benefit others

• The idea that we should only help those who are local

What does supererogatory mean?

• Doing one's duty

• Going beyond what is required

• Being super at one's work

• Acting in self-interest