IB Diploma Programme (DP) - SL & HL · Philosophy

Social philosophy: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Social philosophy.

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Question 1

1 mark

John Locke's concept of the 'social contract' primarily suggests that political authority is derived from what?

Question 2

1 mark

In contrast to a purely libertarian view, a communitarian perspective on social philosophy typically emphasizes what?

Question 3

1 mark

Michel Foucault's concept of 'biopower' in social philosophy primarily refers to the way modern states exercise power over what?

Question 4

1 mark

Michel Foucault's work in social philosophy significantly explores the relationship between knowledge and power, arguing that:

Question 5

1 mark

According to John Rawls's 'veil of ignorance', what is the primary goal when designing principles of justice for a society?

Question 6

3 marks

Explain John Rawls' concept of the "veil of ignorance" and its purpose in achieving a just society.

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Question 7

5 marks

Analyze the tension between individual freedom and state authority by explaining how a social contract theorist like Rousseau attempts to reconcile these two concepts through the idea of the "general will."

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Question 8

5 marks

In what ways does Iris Marion Young's critique of the distributive paradigm challenge traditional approaches to social justice, particularly regarding non-material forms of injustice?

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Question 9

4 marks

a) Define the concept of social justice, explaining its core aim in contemporary political thought.

b) Outline and briefly explain one principle of social justice (e.g., equality of opportunity or needs-based distribution), and discuss a potential challenge in its practical implementation.

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