The field of ethics invites us to reflect carefully on we most deeply value and what we most want out of life. In doing ethics, in addition to thinking broadly about human flourishing, each of us asks, What does human flourishing look like for me personally?
What should I do with the finite amount of time that I have on this Earth? What should I value? What kind of person should I be? Our final essay assignment involves reflecting on such questions.
Your essay should be at least 800 words in length. There is no maximum; the essay can be as long as you like.
Choose ONE topic to write about. No need to have references. Your topic options are:
A. What kinds of activities do you want to be a regular part of your life, and what draws you to those activities?
B. What kinds of character traits would you like to strengthen, and what might you do to strengthen such character traits?
C. What does genuine friendship mean to you personally, and what qualities do you most value in close friends?
D. What sorts of physical surroundings do you most desire, and why?
