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Question 1:
1. How does a " command theorist" decide right from wrong?
2. Can a command theorist justifiably tell non-believers what to do on the basis of their own beliefs? why or why not
3. What are the 2 essential features of 'punishment"?
4. What are 3 types of relationships where punishment is seen as permissible?
5. Why do we need a moral defense of punishment?
6. What is the difference between a deontological and a utilitarian defense of punishment
7. Which governmental position utilizes a deontological strategy when applying punishment? which position utilizes a utilitarian strategy.
8. Give an example of when we (as a country) punish people for deontological reasons. Give an example of when we punish people for utilitarian reasons
9. Which justification for punishment do you find most convincing? Why?
Question 2:
2. What is the differences between human and a person
3. Can an animal be a "person"? why or why not?
4. Explain the difference between "direct" and "indirect duties". Give an example of someone or something which you have a direct duty to, example of something which you have an indirect duty to
5. Describe the contraction position on animal killing
6. Explain Regan's argument against "contractarianism". What theory does he offer instead?