The exam will take place on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 7-9 p.m.  The location will be announced shortly.  The exam covers material from throughout the term.

Format:

Part I: Short Answer Questions. Value = approx. 30%.

- approx. 5 questions
- you'll have some choice as to which questions you do (e.g., answer 5 of 7)
- all questions will be answerable in three or four sentences

E.g., (i) Explain the difference between intrinsic and instrumental value.

(ii) Explain whether the view expressed below represents a deontological, consequentialist or social contract approach to ethics.

Whether society thinks so or not, we are morally obliged to have a death penalty.  This is because peace and good order are, in the end, what really matter and a society that has a death penalty will be the most peaceful and well ordered society possible.

Part II: Explanatory Question. Value = approx. 30%

- answer 1 of (at least) 2 choices
- these questions will ask you to explain but not discuss some significant point from the course material
- I would expect a typical answer to take 1-2 single-spaced pages.

E.g., Explain the seven elements of Just War Theory as it was discussed in class.

Part III: Essay Question. Value = approx. 40%

- answer 1 of (at least) 2 choices
- these questions will ask to you to explain and discuss some significant point from the course material
- I would expect a typical answer to take several pages

E.g., Explain and discuss the Land Ethic.  Is the view of morality it presents correct?  Defend your answer.

The questions in this section will not be based on the following topics:

What Do We Owe to Each Other?
Animal Rights
Is Human Cloning Wrong?
Can there Be Just Wars?