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Doing Philosophy: An Introduction Through Thought Experiments, 2/e
Theodore Schick, Muhlenberg College
Lewis Vaughn

The Problem of Relativism and Morality
Character is Destiny: Virtue Makes Right

Essay Quiz



1

Explain how virtue ethics differs from utilitarianism.
2

Explain how a concern for persons as individuals is related to an understanding of our duties.
3

What is the purpose of morality?
4

Explain why any complete moral theory must accommodate both virtues and duties.
5

Would a person whose actions always maximized happiness be a virtuous person? Why or why not?