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Religion and Ethics (Paper 2)
Quick questions on The three ethical theories - Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies Paper 2
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What is virtue ethics?Show answer
Modern developments are prescribed: Philippa Foot roots the virtues in human needs and argues they benefit their possessor and others, treating moral goodness like natural goodness in a living thing; Alasdair MacIntyre (After Virtue) argues that modern ethics is in disorder and that virtues are best understood within practices, a narrative of a whole life, and a tradition of community. Criticisms: virtue ethics gives little direct action-guidance in a dilemma; cultures disagree about which traits are virtues; and it can seem circular (the virtuous person does the virtuous act).
What is q1?Show answer
Evaluate the view that virtue ethics gives no useful guidance on how to act. [20 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain Aquinas's primary precepts in natural moral law. [8 marks]
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