(a) Pick one of the three ethical theories we discussed in class (utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, or virtue ethics). According to this ethical theory, what makes an action obligatory or prohibited?
(b) Describe a duty to others described in Exodus 20 (chapter 7 of the iBook) or the in the
Quran 6:151-153; 17:23-39 (chapter 8 of the iBook).
(c) Explain why we have the duty you described in (b) using the ethical theory you described
in (a).
(d) Explain why, despite this agreement between the ethical theory you described in (a) and
the purportedly divine command you described in (b), some philosophers think that the
ethical theory you described in (a) is not the correct explanation of what makes actions
obligatory or prohibited.
You must support your answers to (a), (c), and (d) with citations from Mill’s Utilitarianism, Kant’s Groundwork, or Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics (the links to these readings can be found in the author’s module on the home page).
II. Format
The body of your paper should be at least three pages and no longer than four pages (that is, not including your cover page or works cited page). Your paper should be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font with double spacing between lines, no extra spacing between paragraphs, and one-inch margins on left, right, top, and bottom.
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