1. What is Nietzsche's view of ethics? How does he form that view, that is, what does he seem to criticize in other views of ethics, and why does he make those criticisms? Do you think his views have any viability? What is his relevance for us today? Please explain your response.
2. What is Aristotle's definition of virtue, both in virtue's genus and in its differentia (or species)? (Please be thorough and give the full definition.) Next, give the full diagram and description for the virtue that corresponds with anger, explaining the diagram's various details. Next apply it to some situation, i.e., how would a virtuous person express his or her anger?
3. What is Aristotle's view of the differences between voluntary and involuntary actions? What are a couple of things Aristotle says that can make an action involuntary? If an unjust king commanded you to commit murder while threatening your family, what do you think Aristotle would advise you to do, and why? Would he say the action is voluntary or involuntary? Do you agree with Aristotle? Why or why not? Please keep in mind what our moral heroes this semester would likely do as well. Give me a good essay here.
4. What is the diagram for the virtue courage? What are the five qualities similar to courage? Why does Aristotle think each only resembles courage but, in fact, are not true courage? What is Aristotle's position on what form or kind of courage exemplifies courage the most? (I.e., What sort of courage does he think is the highest form of courage?) Is he right? Which form of courage do you think is highest? What is the alternative diagram for courage we discussed in class? Explain your answer in detail, and give your best argument.Again, give me a good essay here.
5. This question is required, and, in a sense, is the one question on the exam that is a bit comprehensive. You remember your paper on happiness from the beginning of the semester. Now, with the entire semester behind you, revise that paper, and once again answer the question: What is happiness?