Answer the questions below in short-answer essay format. There are five essays, each valued at 40 points each. Organize your thoughts by using complete sentences and write well. Do not cite sources or quote material; use your own words. Primary source material will be chapters from your textbook. Make sure to address all aspects of each question and provide examples where possible. Double-space your answers.
1. Explain the difference between value theories and normative ethics. Provide an example of a value theory and provide an example of a normative philosophy.
2. Define intrinsic value and instrumental value. Provide examples for each.
3. Define psychological egoism and define ethical egoism. Explain the difference between them.
4. What is a consequentialism? Explain act utilitarianism and the expected utility principle.
5. Explain contractarianism and its advantages.
6. Explain how feminist ethics is different from egoism, Kantianism, and utilitarianism.
