final exam (fall 2020)

lectures on aristotle's virtue morality,

lectures on kantian ethics,

lectures on aesthetics,

for questions with "justify" and "explain", please, provide a minimum of 40 words. 

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1. Why is breaking a promise wrong according to Kant? In your explanation bring the Kant's categorical imperative's reversibility and universality angles.

2. What is the meaning of RESPECT according to Kant? Explain.

3. In Aristotle's virtue morality what is relationship between virtue and eudaimonia? Explain.

4.  John is a "C" average student, but he has decided he wants to become an "A" student and apply for Honors College. Supposed you are a seasoned college advisor. How would you counsel John to go about becoming an A student based on Aristotle's idea of right habits?

5. Contrast Kant's and Aristotle's approaches to morality? Which do you find a better theory?

6. Why are aesthetic norms important? Justify your answer.  

7. Suppose you have an artist friend that produces abstract paintings like the one below:

 

 

He's interested in your advice.Which approach would you consider to give him advice, Formalism? Intentionalism? Justify your answer.