Thursday, June 4, 2020

final exam (open book, fall 2021)

this exam is based on the following lectures:

lecture on hedonism,

lecture on ethical egoism,

lecture on Kantian ethics,

lecture on Aristotle's virtue morality, 

whatever in underlined in yellow requires 40 words minimum.

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1. Explain why ataraxia is such an important tool for the hedonist. 

2. Explain the place of reciprocity in the philosophy of the ethical egoist.  

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

4. How can one disrespect oneself. Applying Kant's definition of respect give a personal example where you may do (or have done) precisely that.

5. What is the relationship between virtue and eudaimonia in Aristotle's virtue morality? Explain.

6.  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?

7. Why is character so important for Aristotle?  Explain.  

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