Be able to describe the attraction of relative moralism, and understand its critiques. Why is it not
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Understand the differences between teleology, consequentialism, and utilitarianism.
Be able to explain the objection to utilitarianism that argues that it is a swinish doctrine (Bentham's version). Understand what Mill changed about utilitarian theory to address these concerns.
Be able to explain the objection that utilitarianism is impracticable. What is Mill's response to this objection?
Know the "peeping Tom" objection to utilitarianism.
Be able to explain the Greatest Happiness Principle in its entirety. Be familiar with Mill's own definition of it.
Understand and be able to apply utilitarian calculus.
Know what deontology means.
Be able to describe how Kant argues one should decide the morality of an act, paying particular attention to the categorical imperative and its formulations.
Be able to describe the major criticisms of Kantian theory. Know the "inquiring murderer" objection to Kantian moral theory.
Know the difference between "perfect "and "imperfect" duties, as well as the difference between acting "in according with duty," and "for the sake of duty."
Be able to explain the difference between an act-centered moral theory and an agent-centered moral theory.
Be able to explain how Aristotle's account of human behavior is teleological. Understand how this account explains why we have evaluative concepts like good and bad.
What, according to Aristotle, is the highest good? What makes it so? What conditions must a good satisfy in order to be the highest good? Be familiar with the terms eudaimonia and arête.
Be able to explain what a virtue is, as well as give examples.
Understand what Aristotle said about how virtues are acquired.
Be able to discuss the Golden Mean and explain what behavior would turn a virtue into a vice.
Be prepared to apply Mill, Kant, and/or Aristotle to any case provided.
Taxation Of Individuals And Business Entities 2015
ISBN: 9780077862367
6th Edition
Authors: Brian Spilker, Benjamin Ayers, John Robinson, Edmund Outslay, Ronald Worsham, John Barrick, Connie Weaver