Virtue Ethics and Moral Reasoning

Chapter 5

Virtue Ethics and Moral Reasoning

Philosophy 305

1. In the case of Dora and Joe, it doesn’t seem that a utilitarian or deontologist can give us a definite answer as to what they should have done with the refund check. Explain. 

2. Distinguish between intellectual virtues and moral virtues. 

3. What is the doctrine of the mean?

4. What is meant by “character”?

5. What is the role of judgment in make moral decisions?

6. What is meant by “virtue”?

7.  What role do moral ideals play in morality?

8. What is ethical displacement?

9. Are multinational corporations and local businesses bound by the same moral rules?

10. What is it to make a moral judgment?