Instruction
Using the Book “Justice for here and now” Choose and answer 10 questions from section I, and 5 questions from section II.
From Chapter 3 “From Liberty to Equality”
Section I.
1. Explain, in your own words, Sterba’s “Ought Implies Can” Principle, from p. 46.
2. Explain, in your own words, Sterba’s “Conflict Resolution” Principle, from p. 48.
3. In your own words, explain what Sterba calls the “conflicting liberties” of rich and poor, as Sterba describes at the bottom of page 45.
4. Give a brief explanation of what Lockean libertarianism is according to Sterba.
5. Briefly explain what Sterba calls the “problem of conflict.”
6. Briefly explain what Sterba calls the “problem of conflict” and how he claims it applies to Lockean libertarian views.
7. Give a brief explanation of what Spencerian libertarianism is according to Sterba.
8. Briefly explain what Sterba calls the “problem of conflict” and how he claims it applies to Spencerian libertarian views.
9. Briefly explain the difference between Lockean and Spencerian libertarianism.
10. (For numbers 10-12) From page 49, explain each of the three “moral resolutions” Sterba considers from page 49 (he labels them I, II, and III.) in your own words. I:
11. Explain “moral resolution” II:
12. Explain “moral resolution” III:
13. (For numbers 13-15) Which of the three moral resolutions (from page 49) does Sterba agree with, and why (what reasons does he give)? (Explain his reasons for the one he endorses and against each of the other two options.)
14. Explain what Sterba means by “future generations” and how they matter to justice.
15. Explain what Sterba means by “distant peoples” and how they matter to justice.
16. State and explain in your own words any one of Sterba’s main claims in Chapter 3 and the reasons he gives for it.
From Chapter 4 “From Equality to Feminism”
Section II.
1. State and explain in your own words any one of Sterba’s main claims in Chapter 4 and the reasons he gives for it.
2. Explain what Sterba means by the term “gender-free” or “androgynous” society, in terms of justice.
3. Explain how and why Sterba claims that gender justice is required by views supporting liberty.
4. Explain what Sterba means, generally, by “equal opportunity” in how it applies to gender.
5. Explain at least one serious barrier Sterba identifies to equal opportunity in relation to gender justice.
6. Explain any one of the three loci of change required by gender justice pp. 86-92.
7. Sterba considers several ways that traits considered “masculine” or “feminine” should be addressed, in terms of gender justice:
For example, should everyone be encouraged to have both traits considered “masculine” or “feminine?” Should traits considered “masculine” or “feminine” be simply valued equally? Briefly explain this question and the view Sterba ultimately advocates about it.
8. Consider the issues we read about and discussed in class on gender justice arising from the issue of “throwing like a girl.” Briefly explain the core issues and how they would apply to Sterba’s account of feminist justice.