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What sets Aristotelian virtue ethics apart from Kantian or utilitarian ethics?
There are a variety of differences between Aristotelian virtue ethics and Kantian or utilitarian ethics. One main way virtue ethics is distinguished from the latter two, however, is through its wider focus o...
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What is the state of nature?
The state of nature is a hypothetical situation were there is no government, law, policy- any form of political authority. Each philosopher has there own interpretation of what that the state of nature would...
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What is the best structure to use in essays?
In your introduction, highlight the importance of the question in relation to the discipline of philosophy and outline a comparison of the points and scholars you will use to address the question. In the bod...
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How convincing is Mill's account of utilitarianism? Is it ultimately defensible? (25 marks)
This question is based off of Question 5 of the AQA Philosophy A Level Unit 02 June 2018 paper. Mark Scheme The best answers should... argue clearly and consistently; comprehensive; clear conclusion; robust ...
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Explain the analogy of the divided line as an exemplary case of Plato’s epistemology
This question from an IB philosophy exam gives an opportunity to discuss Plato’s epistemology in books V – VII his Republic with a focus in one of its classical analogies: the divided line. Plato suggests th...
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