Pick Two of the four theories from unit 2 (Psychological Egoism, Hutcheson’s Benevolence, Utilitarianism, and Kant). – You may make an argument of your own choosing on a topic of your choice or choose one of the cases from the optional prompt below. Optional Prompt: make an argument evaluating the relative strengths of those two theories while analyzing one of the cases from the promptPreview the document. The three cases are George the chemist, Abrams and the extremists, and Gauguin the painter. Keep the focus of your argument on the theories, use the case to help explain the theories and support your argument. Requirements: 1700-2000 Words An excellent essay will: Offer a clear introduction, with a thesis, laying out the philosophical issue, organization, and conclusion of the essay. It should be a summary or mini-outline of the essay. Explain what both theories would say about the case and why Evaluate, in a focused manner, the relative strengths and weakness of both approaches Reach a conclusion about which theory, if any, offers the better account Use direct references (quotes or page numbers) to the course readings (not necessarily the case) as support for claims about the theories Avoid fluff and extraneous material Ps. That’s not a real topic name but it’s about those two readings
