Why is breaking a promise wrong according to Kant? Explain (inform your answer of Kant’s categorical imperative’s reversibility and universalizability angles).

Thursday, June 4, 2020
final exam (open book, summer 2021)
this exam is based on the following lectures:
lecture on Kantian ethics,
lecture on Aristotle’s virtue morality,
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1. Why is breaking a promise wrong according to Kant? Explain (inform your answer of Kant’s categorical imperative’s reversibility and universalizability angles).
2. What is the meaning of RESPECT according to Kant?
3. How can one disrespect oneself. Apply Kant’s definition and give a personal example where you may do precisely that.
4. What is the relationship between virtue and eudaimonia in Aristotle’s virtue morality? Explain.
5. John is a “C” average student, but he has decided he wants to become an “A” student and apply for Honors College. Supposed you are a seasoned college advisor. How would you counsel John to go about becoming an A student based on Aristotle’s idea of right habits?
6. Why is character so important for Aristotle? Explain.
7. Is character according to Aristotle subjective? If not how is it evaluated?

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