Philosophy 1M : Right and Wrong (1CUU)

Degree Examination
Friday, 6
th
May 2011
9.30-11.30am

Rubric: answer 3 questions, each one from a different section. (This
means that you cannot write two questions on the Republic, for instance.)
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Section I: Platos Republic
1. The Republic gives us likenesses or images of the good, the Sun, Line and
Cave. Interpret one of these images, and critically assess its function in the
work.
2. How do the virtues structure Callipolis? Is it a good city?


Section II: Introduction to Ethical Theory

3. Is there a moral difference between causing harm and allowing harm to happen?

4. Does virtuous activity make people's lives go well?

Section III: Moral Problems

5. Is there a moral justification for refusing to give equal consideration to the
interests of both human and non-human animals?
6. Should Active Voluntary Euthanasia be legalised? If so, why? If not, why not?

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Section IV: Punishment, Introduction to Political Philosophy

7. What is the strongest backwards-looking theory of punishment? Does it work?
8. Does the state only have authority over those who consent to its authority? In
your answer, indicate the different forms consent could take.

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