Positive characteristics of a good moral theory

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Questions:

Explain the difference between the following statements: "Everyone has a right to their own opinion." and "All opinions are equally reasonable."

What separates good opinions from bad ones?

What are the positive Characteristics of a Good moral theory?

What is the difference between a non-moral and moral argument?

Why does ethical egoism think that altruism is a form of weakness?

Why is ethical egoism an inherently parasitic ethical doctrine?

Ethical egoism assumes that we are all isolated, rational individuals. What about basic human experience refutes this position?

Why is divine command theory a relativist theory?

How does Euthyphro's dilemma relate to natural law theory and divine command theory?

What are the two formulations of the categorical imperative discussed in class? How would you use both of them to explain why lying is immoral?

What is a trolly problem, and what does it seem to tell us about our moral values?

What is the relationship between vices and virtues according to Aristotle? (Hint: golden mean)

What were the goals of first-wave, second-wave, and third-wave feminism (respectively)?

What do care ethicists assert about the essence of femininity and how does that inform their ethical goals?

What do Power-focused feminist ethicists assert about the essence of femininity and how does that inform their ethical goals?

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