seminar essay questions
Three essay questions:
In an essay of between 400 and 500 words explain why according to Nussbaum Aristotle believes that the appearances should be the basis of philosophy and how does that differ from the understanding of previous philosopher?
How and when do we learn to ethically evaluate our actions? Think of when a child learns ethics. Are their stages? When are we responsible and are their activities that help us become responsible?
What is social justice? Give three examples of what is or is not just.
Please write from these books:
Required Books:
Aristotle, The Nichomachean Ethics
Martha Nussbaum, The Fragility of Goodness
Sophocles, Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus