Question: General Instructions

Part 1: Choose 4 of the 5 short answer questions, and respond with a few sentences. Each question is worth 5 points.

Part 2: Choose 2 of the 3 cases, and respond. Each case is worth 40 points. Your score on the essay section will depend on how well you use ethical theories, and also on how well you use a variety of different theories. You must place a theory based on the ethics of principles (Chapter 2) at the core of one essay, and a theory based on consequences (Chapter 3) at the core of the other.

Tips: 1. Imagining that you are writing for a roommate or someone who is not familiar with the subject may help you write complete answers.

2. The long answer questions should be well developed and persuasive. Considering more than one way or arguing in favor of your position, or considering opposing viewpoints may be helpful.

3. Keep in mind the way we worked through the case studies in class.

Part 1: Choose 4 of the 6 short answer questions, and respond with a few sentences. Each question is worth 5 points.

1. What's the difference between honesty and fidelity?

2. Why might a libertarian disobey zoning laws?

3. What is a global ethics, and why is it important for the consequentialist?

4. What is the invisible hand argument justifying egoism as preferable to utilitarianism?

5. How can values be organized to guide one's choice of a career?

6. What is a third party obligation?

Part 2 :Choose 2 of the 3 cases, and respond. Each case is worth 40 points. Your score on the essay section will depend on how well you use ethical theories, and also on how well you use a variety of different theories. You must place a theory based on the ethics of principles (Chapter 2) at the core of one essay, and a theory based on consequences (Chapter 3) at the core of the other.

Case 1: Dirty Tricks at Work

What ethical justification could you draw up to justify your threat?

Case 2 :Two at the Same Time

What would your advice be? Justify in ethical terms.

Case 3: UFC

Present an ethical argument against the senator's actions.

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