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At the conclusion of this session please post your discussion questions for the text and  for the case study as a single set of responses under the heading DQ7.
 
Session 7: Duty and Virtue

 
 Reading Assignments: 

Duty & Virtue - Traer Text: Chapters 4 & 5 (Comp Exam One Due)

  Session Seven Topics:

Deontological Ethics, Rational Imperative, Intergenerational Equity, Karma, Ahisma, Kant's Categorical Imperative, The Inherent Value of Nature, "Right" Action, Theological Mandates from Islam and Judaism, Moral Claims and Public Trust, "The Golden Rule," Duty to Non-Human Species, Duties Versus Rights

Teleological Ethics, Being Good, Character, Aristotle's Natural Law Tradition, Tao Tradition, Human Versus "Higher" Law, Christian Stewardship, Catholic Ethics, Protestant Theology and Ethics, Frugality, Integrity and Gratitude, Bryan G. Norton on Ethics.

 

   Discussion Questions

From Chapter Four: Questions 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 9

From Chapter Five: Questions 1, 3, 6, 7, 10, and 12

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