Subject: Theology

Question

Topic: 1. If human reason alone can tell us so much about what the human person ought to do, what role do the theological virtues (faith, hope, and love) play in making ethical decisions? Your response should include a discussion of THREE specific concepts/terms drawn from THREE different readings, resources, theories/theorists, etc., covered in Unit 2. 2. What makes any given approach to Ethics better or worse than any other? NOTE: The terms “Better” and “Worse” rely on a determination of “Good”/“Right” and “Bad”/“Wrong,” so your response should touch on what criteria you are applying to make such distinctions. Your response should also include a discussion of THREE specific concepts/terms drawn from THREE different readings, resources, theories/theorists, etc., covered in Unit 2.

Details: Answer both of the following questions in five paragraph essays. Each essay should include a clear thesis forecasting the main argument of the essay. Your paragraphs should be at least 125 words long, but can certainly be longer (this is not simply an arbitrary number to reach, but to give you insight into how much depth is required to earn full credit). Be sure to state clearly the sources you reference (including page numbers if you reference something specific from the reading).

Different readings, resources, theories/theorists, etc., covered in Unit 2.

* “Relativism, The Monkey on the Back of Ethics” (Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p9-19).
* Aristotle on “Character Types” (Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p27-33).
* “Virtue and Moderation; Aristotle and Catholic Christianity” (Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p33-45).
* “What Difference Does God Make To The Good?” (Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p89-99).
* Key Concepts for Understanding Christian Ethics
* “Freedom” (Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p121-130).
* “Conscience” (Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p141-147).
* “The Parts of a Moral (or Immoral) Act: ‘Object,’ ‘Intention,’ and ‘Circumstance’” (Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p148-152).
* “Virtue and Moderation; Aristotle and Catholic Christianity” (Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p33-45).
* “What Difference Does God Make To The Good?” (Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p89-99).
* “Freedom” (Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p121-130).
* “Conscience” (Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p141-147).
* parts of a moral (or immoral) act: ‘Object,’ ‘Intention,’ and ‘Circumstance’
* Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p148-152.
* “The Day of the Rabbit” (Reader, p107)
* Brené Brown, Braving the Wilderness: “Chapter 1: Everywhere and Nowhere” (p3-30).
* Brené Brown, Braving the Wilderness: “Chapter 2: The Quest for True Belonging” (p31-42).
* Key Concepts for Understanding Christian Ethics: “Sin” (Introduction to Catholic Ethics, p131-140).

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