uestion 8 (1 point) In "Membership," Michae Walzer argues that which of the following offers the best analogy for the moral life of contemporary states? A) Neighbourhoods: "One ought to be able to go and come as one likes provided one has the financial resources to do so." B) Clubs: "Like clubs states can regulate people coming in but they can't stop people from leaving: C) Families: "Like families the citizens of states are morally connected to people whom they did not voluntarily choose." D) Country clubs: "You are lucky if Daddy and Mommy got you into a good one. Otherwise you'll need to make a lot of money and put yourself on a waiting list."

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uestion 8 (1 point) In "Membership," Michae Walzer argues that which of the following offers the best analogy for the moral life of contemporary states? A) Neighbourhoods: "One ought to be able to go and come as one likes provided one has the financial resources to do so." B) Clubs: "Like clubs states can regulate people coming in but they can't stop people from leaving: C) Families: "Like families the citizens of states are morally connected to people whom they did not voluntarily choose." D) Country clubs: "You are lucky if Daddy and Mommy got you into a good one. Otherwise you'll need to make a lot of money and put yourself on a waiting list."

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The correct answer is **C) Families: "Like families the citizens of states are morally connected to people whom they did not voluntarily choose."**Walzer uses the analogy of families to illustrate his concept of shared fate and involuntary obligations. Just as we are born into families and have obligations to our relatives even though we didn't choose them, we are also born into political communities and have obligations to our fellow citizens. This shared fate and involuntary connection is a key aspect of Walzer's theory of membership.The other options are incorrect:* **A) Neighbourhoods:** While Walzer discusses neighborhoods, he doesn't use them as the primary analogy for the moral life of states. The focus on financial resources also misrepresents his argument.* **B) Clubs:** The club analogy is closer than the neighborhood one, but it still misses the crucial element of involuntary membership. Walzer argues that states are *not* like clubs because leaving one's state is a much more significant and difficult undertaking than simply resigning from a club.* **D) Country clubs:** This option introduces the element of exclusivity and wealth, which is not central to Walzer's argument about the moral basis of membership in states. While he acknowledges inequalities within states, his primary focus is on the shared fate and obligations that bind citizens together.

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