SUS1501
Assignment 8 Semester 1 2025
FINAL PORTFOLIO
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Due Date: 2025
Back at the Crossroads!
1. (YOU MUST WRITE NOTES ON THIS QUESTION) "The wealth of the few depends upon the poverty of
many." My personal opinion on this statement is most closely described by:
a. So long as I am amongst the few I don't care.
b. This is just not true – the rich are simply more “diligent, intelligent, and above all frugal”.
c. This is just not true – if it were not for the generous wealthy, the poor would be even poorer than
they are.
d. This is absolutely true – there is only so much wealth in the world at any one moment so if one
person has more than their share someone else has to have less than their share.
e. This is absolutely true and given how much poverty there is we ought to do something about it.
Choice now: E
Choice in assignment 1: B
Notes: In Assignment 1, I chose option B, thinking that the wealth of the rich was a direct result of their own
effort and frugality. However, after engaging with SUS1501 theories, I’ve come to understand the deeper
systemic and ethical issues surrounding wealth inequality. I now choose option E—“This is absolutely true and
given how much poverty there is we ought to do something about it”—because it aligns with both Rawls’
principle of distributive justice and utilitarian moral philosophy. Rawls’ veil of ignorance challenges Terms of use
us to design
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a fair society without knowing our position in it. From this viewpoint, we wouldn’t accept a world where someagree to:
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live in extreme luxury while others die document as a guide
from hunger. Hisfor learning, of
principle comparison
equalityand
of reference purpose,
fair opportunity
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Assignment 8 Semester 1 2025
FINAL PORTFOLIO
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Due Date: 2025
Back at the Crossroads!
1. (YOU MUST WRITE NOTES ON THIS QUESTION) "The wealth of the few depends upon the poverty of
many." My personal opinion on this statement is most closely described by:
a. So long as I am amongst the few I don't care.
b. This is just not true – the rich are simply more “diligent, intelligent, and above all frugal”.
c. This is just not true – if it were not for the generous wealthy, the poor would be even poorer than
they are.
d. This is absolutely true – there is only so much wealth in the world at any one moment so if one
person has more than their share someone else has to have less than their share.
e. This is absolutely true and given how much poverty there is we ought to do something about it.
Choice now: E
Choice in assignment 1: B
Notes: In Assignment 1, I chose option B, thinking that the wealth of the rich was a direct result of their own
effort and frugality. However, after engaging with SUS1501 theories, I’ve come to understand the deeper
systemic and ethical issues surrounding wealth inequality. I now choose option E—“This is absolutely true and
given how much poverty there is we ought to do something about it”—because it aligns with both Rawls’
principle of distributive justice and utilitarian moral philosophy. Rawls’ veil of ignorance challenges Terms of use
us to design
By making use of this document you
a fair society without knowing our position in it. From this viewpoint, we wouldn’t accept a world where someagree to:
Use this
live in extreme luxury while others die document as a guide
from hunger. Hisfor learning, of
principle comparison
equalityand
of reference purpose,
fair opportunity
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
