Exam Questions:
1. (Mandatory) Assess the strengths and weaknesses of Divine Command Theory. Give a strong, well-supported argument in favor of (or opposed to) DCT for ethical decision-making.
1. (Mandatory) Explain the ethical theory of Thomas Hobbes, David Hume,
or
Immanuel Kant, primarily concerning morality and justice. Include contextual/background factors that shaped the theory. Also, tell why you agree or disagree with it, providing a present-day illustration to support your position.
Choose
either
3 or 4:
1. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Utilitarianism and Ethical Egoism. Provide an argument in favor of (or opposed to) either Utilitarianism or Ethical Egoism, using an illustration from history or personal experience.
2. Compare and contrast rationalism and empiricism, including one or more key figures representing each perspective. Focus primarily on the impact of these knowledge theories on ethical thinking (Christian or otherwise), both in the liberal arts and Western culture.
Each question must be answered with 250-300 words. Make sure to write as clearly and specifically as possible. Use your own words and include in-text citation, and provide references
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1. Exam Questions:
1. (Mandatory) Assess the strengths and weaknesses of Divine
Command Theory. Give a strong, well-supported argument in
favor of (or opposed to) DCT for ethical decision-making.
1. (Mandatory) Explain the ethical theory of Thomas Hobbes,
David Hume,
or
Immanuel Kant, primarily concerning morality and justice.
Include contextual/background factors that shaped the theory.
Also, tell why you agree or disagree with it, providing a
present-day illustration to support your position.
Choose
either
3 or 4:
1. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Utilitarianism and
Ethical Egoism. Provide an argument in favor of (or opposed to)
either Utilitarianism or Ethical Egoism, using an illustration
from history or personal experience.
2. Compare and contrast rationalism and empiricism, including
one or more key figures representing each perspective. Focus
primarily on the impact of these knowledge theories on ethical
thinking (Christian or otherwise), both in the liberal arts and
Western culture.
Each question must be answered with 250-300 words. Make sure
to write as clearly and specifically as possible. Use your own
words and include in-text citation, and provide references
