Ethical Relativism, Virtue Ethics, Social Ethics Etc..

1)   Explain the 3 pillars of diversity, relativism and toleration in the theory Ethical relativism

 

2)   In several paragraphs answer the following questions. Be sure to use complete sentences, and excellent grammar and punctuation. Aim for conciseness, clarity and completion in your responses.


1. Compare the implications for social ethics under the moral standard of 

a) ethical egoism, and

b) utilitarianism? 

2. What do they have in common?

3. Evaluate the costs and benefits of these implications for a healthy, just society.

 

3)   In several paragraphs answer the following questions. Be sure to use complete sentences, and excellent grammar and punctuation. Aim for conciseness, clarity and completion in your responses.


Drawing on your own experience, give a clear cut example of a case in which one person is using another person merely as a means, then given an equally clear-cut example of a case in which a person is respecting another person as an end in himself or herself.  Is it possible to live a life in which you do not use other people merely as a means?  Why or why not?.

 

4)   In several paragraphs answer the following questions. Be sure to use complete sentences, and excellent grammar and punctuation. Aim for conciseness, clarity and completion in your responses.


Describe fully Aristotle’s theory of Virtue Ethics? (Be sure to include points from both the lecture and the text.)