Assignment Question
Write a 2-4 page essay( double spaced, size 12 font , Times New Roman) on one of the following topics.
1) Describe Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics
2) Describe Aquinas’ conception of the fundamental values; can natural law change? if so how so?
3) How does Bentham argue for Utilitarianism in chapter one of his Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation?
4)Explain Mill’s account of quality of pleasure; how does his account differ from that of Bentham?
5) Explain the difference in Kant between acting in accord with duty and acting from duty; explain how this distinction relates to moral worth.
6) Compare and contrast Thomson and Marquis on Abortion.
7) Explain Peter Singer’s argument regarding the ethical consideration of animals. What is of moral significance for our consideration of animals. What changes does he think should be made given this feature of moral consideration?
8) Can a distinction be made between trivial and non-trivial deception to have sex? explain.