N. 101-l noduction to philosophy, fall 2019
15 november 2019
3. which of the following would robert nozick necessarily regard as unjust?
a. the state has explicit laws and mechanisms to ensure that stolen goods or the
equivalent thereof are returned to their rightful owners.
b. there are inequalities in the amount / value of holdings different people have.
the state mandates that a certain percentage of farmers' crops and profits from
crops be given to state-run food banks.
d. there are laws that prohibit murder.
e. none of the above (a-d) is correct

answer:

it caused mass african migration, african populations to grow, african empires to topple, and racism against slaves to emerge.

background

early european explorers to the americas likely experienced emotions including awe at the vast "new" environment, amazement at meeting "others," the thrill of the unknown, concern for personal safety, desire for personal reward, and longing for their homeland and those left behind. written and pictorial records attributed to europeans provide the bulk of the records of these early travels. impressions of natives as well as native impressions of europeans are frequently framed in the narratives of the explorers. examination of these records indicates the cautious and curious nature of first encounters.

significance

centuries of ignorance, prejudice, and opinions lacking evidence or scholarly research have tainted traditional views of the earliest meetings between native americans (first nations in canada) and europeans. students may come to recognize how the later period of continued exploration, settlement, and interaction was influenced by these early encounters from the st. lawrence river to georgia.

an interest group is an organization whose members share common concerns, and try to influence government policies that impact those concerns. elected officials frequently complain about the influence of "special interests" on american politics.

a king decides to declare war on a neighboring country without the input of any advisers