Don’t use outside sources. And it should be an argument essay. If you use any outside sources pls give the link too.
It would seem to follow from Glaucon’s argument that those of us who are truly wise regard morality as nothing more than a pretense, or, at best, nothing more than opinion. Is he right?
Write an argument for or against Glaucon in which you evaluate the ability of each of the three moral theories to support a refutation of Glaucon’s argument.
For general requirements and basis for assessment, see the handout “Standard Essay Requirements”.
Specific requirements for this essay:
• Demonstrate an understanding of Glaucon’s argument in terms of an ability to criticize it or defend it against criticism
• Demonstrate an understanding of utilitarianism in terms of an ability to use it explain how it can refute Glaucon not be used to refute Glaucon.
• Deontology, same as above.
• Virtue ethics, same as above.
• Examples to illustrate what you argue for regarding each moral theory.
Do not use sources other than the textbook, material on Blackboard, and class discussion.