10. Explain the significance of the quote from Richard Halverson, former chaplain of the U.S. Senate, which appears on p. 7. 11 Some people, such as Ayn Rand, would defend universal ethical egoism as being part of the natural order of the universe. What argument can be made for it as a good philosophy of life, as something to celebrate rather than criticize? 12. Explain how the article in the Web Links section about "lunch shaming" makes a case for altruism. 13. If you haven't already seen it, watch either the movie Wall Street or the movie The Wolf of Wall Street, then explain two things: How do the characters in either film express their embrace of ethical egoism, and how does the film itself make a case for ethical egoism as a bad philosophy of life? 14. What is the essence of the arguments presented by Mencius and Bishop Joseph Butler, both of whom are cited in the lecture notes, in support of the possibility of altruism? Be sure to refer to both figures, not just one. 15. Some people have asserted that "Greed is good." How could this statement be seen as an expression of philosophical/ethical egoism? How can greed possibly be good? 16. Is texting while driving an ethical issue? Is there a principle involved? If so, which one? 17. Read the Portland Press Herald article about Maine's concems regarding child safety protection in the Web Links. What social contract ethical question is being raised here? .

1. 10. Explain the significance of the quote from Richard Halverson, former chaplain of the U.S.
Senate, which appears on p. 7. 11 Some people, such as Ayn Rand, would defend universal
ethical egoism as being part of the natural order of the universe. What argument can be made for
it as a good philosophy of life, as something to celebrate rather than criticize? 12. Explain how
the article in the Web Links section about "lunch shaming" makes a case for altruism. 13. If you
haven't already seen it, watch either the movie Wall Street or the movie The Wolf of Wall Street,
then explain two things: How do the characters in either film express their embrace of ethical
egoism, and how does the film itself make a case for ethical egoism as a bad philosophy of life?
14. What is the essence of the arguments presented by Mencius and Bishop Joseph Butler, both
of whom are cited in the lecture notes, in support of the possibility of altruism? Be sure to refer
to both figures, not just one. 15. Some people have asserted that "Greed is good." How could this
statement be seen as an expression of philosophical/ethical egoism? How can greed possibly be
good? 16. Is texting while driving an ethical issue? Is there a principle involved? If so, which
one? 17. Read the Portland Press Herald article about Maine's concems regarding child safety
protection in the Web Links. What social contract ethical question is being raised here?