philosophy paper

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Please answer three of the four following essay questions using any class notes, reading materials, or class discussion information. You MUST answer questions #1 and #2. You can choose between question #3 or question #4.

Question #1 (REQUIRED): Please answer the following two questions using the article "Moral Character."(https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-character/)

First: Explain why character matters in our modern world.

Second: Using your understanding of Greek moral thought, explain why virtue is so important.

Question #2 (REQUIRED): Explain how the theorists after the Greeks viewed moral character. Pick two philosophers.

Pick ONE of the two questions below to answer.

Question #3:

A: State Noam Chomsky's position or concern in his article, "What Makes Mainstream Mainstream."

B: If you agree with his basic position, state why you support his thesis. If you disagree with his thesis, explain why.

Question #4: How does character and virtue come into play when encountering propaganda, censorship, and dishonesty in our daily life?