61 pages 2 hours read

Russ Shafer Landau

The Fundamentals of Ethics

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2009

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Essay Topics

1.

What is the purpose of moral philosophy, and what are its three main areas of study?

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Does the idea of an individual whose purpose in life is to sacrifice their own well-being for the sake of others conflict with the concept of hedonism? What about the desire satisfaction theory? Discuss.

3.

Is human nature a good guideline for judging morality? Why or why not?