what you need to know for the first test

First Test Outline
Roche
Ethics Lakeland

Answer any TWO questions. Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes.
There are FOUR questions, each with two options.

these are NOT the essay questions. This is JUST a list of WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW to write good answers.

Question 1. Kant
You should know about the Universalizability Test, and what the term ‘duty’ means for Kant.
You should be able to explain and discuss Kant’s view that the Motive of Duty is necessary and sufficient to be a good person (Hint: what would Virtue Ethics say to this idea?).
You should be able to discuss the main criticisms of Kant’s ethics.


Question 2. Utilitarianism
You should be able to define both Act Utilitarianism and Rule Utilitarianism
You should be able to explain the strongest objections to Utilitarianism, and the possible replies.
You should be able to explain the difference between Kant’s Deontology and Utilitarianism.

Question 3. Cultural Relativism

You should be able to discuss the Cultural Differences Argument and the Argument from tolerance, and to distinguish between the two arguments.

Question 4. Social Contract
You should be able to explain Social Contract theory, and the most important objections.
You should also be able to explain Hobbes’s theory of human nature, and why it is an important part of his reasoning.


Notes:

1). READ THE QUESTION CAREFULLY
2). DO THE EASIER QUESTION FIRST
3). WRITE TWO COMPLETE ESSAY ANSWERS. Do not spend most of the time on one essay. Start the second answer at half time.
4). DON’T PANIC