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Adam & Eve

The story of Adam and Eve related in Genesis 3 (entire chapter), tells of two people who live in a world without the presence of evil. Evil exists, however, and it enters into their world to tempt them.

Based on your readings from chapter one of Lovin's book and the simple utilitarian idea of "the greatest good for the greatest number," how would Plato and the utilitarians describe the biblical scenario? Also, in what way is the biblical world as it is described superior or inferior to the worlds of Plato and the industrially-driven utilitarians? Finally, what would you describe as the ethical dilemma in this story?

See also Romans 5:12 and 1 Timothy 2:14 for more information.