Phil 111 (Vailati) Spring 2013
The essay part of the final will be on one of the following topics. I shall announce which topic on final’s day. Students have no choice.

1. Kant believes that Consequentialism is dead wrong. Why? Is he right? Discuss.

2. What do Utilitarians reply to the charge that since we cannot know for sure the consequences of our actions Consequentialism is untenable? Are they correct? Explain

3. What is Compatibilism (Soft-Determinism)? What are its main problems? How could Compatibilists address them? Discuss.

4. What are the main problems for the view that moral laws depends on God’s will? How could one attempt to solve them? Discuss.

5. What is Mary Ann Warren’s view on abortion? What are its main problems? How could she address them? Discuss.