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What is an argument in philosophy?

It is impossible for a valid argument to have . . .

In the unit on natural law theory we discussed several ways to define human nature. Which one of the following is *NOT* one of them?

Ethical pluralism is the view that . . .

Instructions for essay questions: The most important thing is to convince me that you understand the main ideas of the unit and can put them in your own words. Write as clearly as possible. Say what you mean and mean what you say.Be sure that you answer every part of the question. Read it carefully. Each answer should probably be at least a couple of paragraphs. — Answer one of the following questions. (You answered another of the same questions for the previous essay). Be sure to indicate which question you are answering.  According to Aristotle, being a virtuous person is not something one is born with but is something one can develop with time and work. Give an example, drawn from a story or from real life, of someone developing in virtue. Some things to consider: a) the influence of a moral exemplar, b) the development of wisdom and judgment to know what is moral, and c) the transformation of emotions to desire virtue. Explain the Euthyphro dilemma in your own words. Recall that a natural law theorist might define what is natural in any one of these four ways: a) What is innate b) What is common to all humans c) What we are designed to do efficiently d) What gives us survival value as a species Suppose a natural law theorist wants to say that it is good for us to care for the poor. Pick one of the four definitions of natural and explain how he might defend caring for the poor on that basis.

If I say “Stealing is immoral,” what might this mean, according to expressivism?

If we knew for sure that we had a holy book in which God told us what was right and wrong, . . .

Which of the following might say that to be a moral truth something would have to be an objective categorical imperative?

Which best reflects the views of most hedonists about physical pleasure and attitudinal pleasure?

According to natural law theory, . . .