1. Instructions
This exam covers the moral theories of Mill’s utilitarianism,
Kant’s deontology, and Aristotle’s virtue ethics. No other
moral theories are permitted on this exam. The exam contains
three moral dilemmas, each of which must be solved using a
different moral theory. Be sure to cite your sources.
Solve each of the following dilemmas using one of the
following theories: Mill's utilitarianism, Kant's deontology, or
Aristotle's virtue ethics. Explain the different aspects of the
theory you are using, and clearly show how that theory
prescribes a certain action for the person involved in the
dilemma.
Be as thorough and complete as possible.
Remember, this is not a test of your opinion; it is a test of
correct application of moral theories. You must give a precise
answer to the bolded questions at the end of each passage.
Once you have used a moral theory, you cannot use it again
. By the end of the exam, you should have
used all three theories once
. For example, if you use utilitarianism to solve the first
dilemma, you must use either deontology or virtue ethics to
solve the second dilemma, and the remaining theory to solve the
last dilemma. There is NO "correct" theory to use for a
particular dilemma; that decision is entirely up to you. You
may find it easier to use a particular theory for a particular
dilemma, and if so, do so. You DO NOT need to explain why
you have chosen to use that particular theory.