ETHIC 101 Compare and contrast metaethical theories
Topic: Compare and contrast metaethical theories
Thread: Now that you have learned about competing ethical theories, write a 500-600 word
thread that compares and contrasts a Christian ethical theory with a competing ethical
theory. Since we have already looked at ethical relativism in DB 1, you should choose from
any theory in the Moral Reasoning textbook except ethical relativism. That means you can
choose from Virtue Ethics, Natural Law, Ethical Egoism, Utilitarianism, Duty Ethics,
Social Contract Theory, and Moral Realism (or any combination of these) in contrast to a
Christian ethical theory such as Divine Command, Divine Nature, or Christian
Revelational Ethics (or a combination of these).
How do these each system define “the good?” How does each claim to know “the good?”
What, if anything, do these systems have in common? What, if anything, are their key
differences?
Which theory do you think is the stronger ethical theory? Defend your answer. This final
question should take up the majority of your thread.
Be sure to carefully define your terms. You are encouraged to support your position with
rational arguments, fitting examples, and expert sources. Any quotes or information used
from sources other than yourself must be cited using footnotes in current Turabian format
and will not count towards the total word count.
You will be penalized for falling short or exceeding the word count. This is a university-
level writing assignment and therefore it must be carefully proofread, free of grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors. Do not use slang, emoticons, or abbreviations (as if you
are texting or sending an email to a friend)
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Topic: Compare and contrast metaethical theories
Thread: Now that you have learned about competing ethical theories, write a 500-600 word
thread that compares and contrasts a Christian ethical theory with a competing ethical
theory. Since we have already looked at ethical relativism in DB 1, you should choose from
any theory in the Moral Reasoning textbook except ethical relativism. That means you can
choose from Virtue Ethics, Natural Law, Ethical Egoism, Utilitarianism, Duty Ethics,
Social Contract Theory, and Moral Realism (or any combination of these) in contrast to a
Christian ethical theory such as Divine Command, Divine Nature, or Christian
Revelational Ethics (or a combination of these).
How do these each system define “the good?” How does each claim to know “the good?”
What, if anything, do these systems have in common? What, if anything, are their key
differences?
Which theory do you think is the stronger ethical theory? Defend your answer. This final
question should take up the majority of your thread.
Be sure to carefully define your terms. You are encouraged to support your position with
rational arguments, fitting examples, and expert sources. Any quotes or information used
from sources other than yourself must be cited using footnotes in current Turabian format
and will not count towards the total word count.
You will be penalized for falling short or exceeding the word count. This is a university-
level writing assignment and therefore it must be carefully proofread, free of grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors. Do not use slang, emoticons, or abbreviations (as if you
are texting or sending an email to a friend)
Name
Institution
Course
