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why does Socrates conclude that he would be

breaking a just contract if he escapes from prison (and

thus, that escaping would be to commit an injustice)?

(Remember: Socrates believes that it is always better to

suffer an injustice than to commit an injustice. Doing an

unjust act would stain his soul. Suffering an unjust act

stains someone else's soul.)

Socrates imagines that the Laws of Athens visit him in

prison. They remind Socrates that he made a contract with

them. What things do the Laws promise to provide

Socrates?

In return for all the things that the Laws promise, what

must Socrates do in order to honor his part of the

contract?

6.    What do you think are the major weaknesses of determinism?

7.    Name at least two moralists who argue that each human being should be considered as end in him or herself, never merely a means.

8.    What is the most important thing to remember when discussing the Deontological approach? Please explain your response to the question.

9.    Explain the difficulties we face with Divine Command Theory.

10. What is the difference between the Consequentialist and non-consequentialist views of morality?

1.What is the real and immediate problem with egoism? Explain your response. Do not just write about that is wrong with the position.

2.Does hard determinism in your opinion provide a rational and satisfying explanation for existence and experience? Be sure to explain your response.

3.Which philosopher argues that consciousness is directional and creative?

4.Identify and explain the most obvious example of an approach that uses an act-oriented approach to morality. How accurate is that approach for explaining and evaluating human behavior?

5.Explain the problem that is immediately noticeable about Hegel’s argument concerning culture and/or history? Why are these problematic for the investigative mind? Just the immediate problem, not everything that is wrong with his position.

According to Ruse, and Tiefer, what is the relation between what is sexually natural and what is sexually moral?

How should we celebrate our individual differences?

Do you agree with the psychological theory of personal identity downplaying the existence of our bodies? Why or why not?

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Given that there are different ways to define nature, how should we decide which definition to use for which purposes? Is it just a matter of personal opinion or can we make arguments to show that some definitions and uses are not appropriate for some purposes?

Give an example of a sexual act that is natural and therefore moral, according to Sade, but that we would find immoral regardless of whether it is considered natural. Does such an example raise questions about using what is natural as a basic condition of what is moral?