Tuesday, September 29, 2020

  Philosophy 12

  • Be ready for Wednesday's ethics test. Study the following topics:
    • What is ethics?
    • Platonic vs. Aristotelian ethics
    • Other classic ethical theories (Hedonism, Stoicism, Cynicism, Christianity, Spinozian ethics)
    • Utilitarianism
    • Kantian Ethics
    • Subjectivism and Objectivism
    • Naturalism, Nonnaturalism, & Emotivism
    • Motivist, Consequence and Deontological Theories
  • Tuesday's ethical dilemma question was:
    • You are the captain of a 20-crew submarine that’s lying on the seabed. Its engines are destroyed. Rescue is three days away. There’s only enough air for five people over that three-day span. What do you decide? What’s the rationale for your decision?  
  • Type up the entire essay regarding challenges to autonomy. Email it to me by Wednesday 5:00 pm.
    • 12-14 size font
    • 1.5 spacing
    • Create a title and place your full name at the top of the essay.
    • Feel free to adjust and upgrade your paragraphs!
    • Place the most important body paragraph last and add introductory transitions to the beginning of your BPs and CP.
    • Re-read my handout, "Essay Basics".