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1. Describe the lens of value that determines morality within Kant's ethical system. What role does metaphysics play in this view?

Lens of value that determine morality according to Kant's system are; Act only according to that maxim by which you can also will that it would become a universal law, Act in such a way that you always treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of any other, never simply as a means, but always at the same time as an end, Every rational being must so act as if he were through his maxim always a legislating member in a universal kingdom of ends.

Metaphysics is described by Kant as Aristotle as what is not changeable and people should stick to the meaning that they find. Example we learn something that we ought to learn so that we can do them, we have to learn when doing them. Aristotle believes that practice makes perfection. According to this two statements, metaphysic's is where a situation is not changed but understood the way it is.

2. Describe the type of hedonism for which Epicurus advocates. How do his ideas on ethics compare with Mill's system of moral judgment?

3. Describe how the golden mean is a central concept for both Epicurus and Aristotle's goal of living a good life.

4. Explain why John Stuart Mill centered his ethical theory of "Utilitarianism" on happiness. Why do Utilitarians seem so "cold and unsympathizing" when applying his brand of hedonism?

5. Discuss the role that sacrifice plays in a consequentialist/utilitarian ethical system and a deontological ethical system.

6. Explain how the concept of virtue is so important to Aristotle's ethical system. What roles do habit and the golden mean play in the formation of a virtuous character?

7. What are Immanuel Kant's classifications of imperatives and how are they positioned within his brand of deontological ethics?