One persistent feature of our contemporary world is an anything goes attitude towards ethical behavior. Some examples are: It isnt illegal if you dont get caught. Im only hurting myself. You cant tell me Im wrong because you arent me. Nihilism (the view that there are no moral truths) Moral Relativism (the view that moral truths are not the same for everyone) Important note: while there may be merits to nihilism and moral relativism as philosophical positions, they are included in the above list insofar as laypersons take up these views and use them, rightly or wrongly, to justify any given behavior or action. This is the central question your essay should answer: Do you need to be ethical in order for your life to be the good life? Why or why not? As you answer this question, you should also explore: What role ethical behavior plays in the good life, if any. While only Annas has directly presented an ethical theory, all of the others have presented ideas that have ethical consequences. Since youll need to pick at least two authors, for the author that isnt Annas, carefully explain what idea they present has a clear ethical implication. Then, explain what that implication is. For This or a Similar Paper Click Here To Order Now
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