US/PHL 107
ESSAY
Write a five-page essay on the following topic:
General Theme: Kant vs. Mill
Examine Kant’s notions of the Good Will and Duty. What role should emotion play in
moral decision making, according to Kant? Define his Categorical Imperative. Then,
contrast this with J.S. Mill’s overall position on ethics. What do you think is Mill’s
essential difference from Kant? Finally, consider their respective impacts on policy
during the COVID-19 crisis: How would their recommendations differ? Do you prefer
one approach over the other?
Three needful things:
Please provide a comprehensive introduction to your essay, indicating its overall scope
and direction.
Back up your summary of the material with at least four citations from our
Ethics
text (at
least one on Mill), using a standard referencing system (APA or MLA) for your citations.
Essays not following these directives will be returned for revisio
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