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Ethical Systems PHIL.210 Term Paper Fall 2018 Term Paper Instructions: Students should choose one of the topics below—either the one on Hobbes with all of its sub-items (1, 2, 3 and 4) or the one on Singer with all of its sub-items (1, 2, 3 and 4). The relevant questions need to be answered in an essay format (introduction, exposition, conclusion). Standard formatting rules apply: type-written, 12 pt. Times New Roman, double-spaced. The papers should be anywhere between 800 and 1000 words or roughly three pages in the appropriate format. The papers need to be submitted in class and through Moodle. Proper citation is mandatory. Students are free to choose between MLA or APA style. Only class readings and notes should be used. No outside sources (books, articles, Internet posts etc.). Please, note that I will not be reading and commenting on paper drafts but I will gladly answer questions about the paper over email. Deadline: Wednesday, November 14 Topics: I. Thomas Hobbes, The Leviathan 1. Describe Hobbes’ portrait of human beings. 2. What is Hobbes’ understanding of the natural condition of humans (The State of Nature)? 3. What kind of government does Hobbes think is best and why? 4. Do you agree with Hobbes’ generalizations about humans, their natural condition, and the ideal government? II. Peter Singer, The Singer Solution to World Poverty 1. What are the two cases Singer gives as examples of the dynamics of giving and non-giving? 2. What are Singer’s arguments in favor of the altruistic position? 3. What are the objections to Singer’s view and how does he argue against them? 4. Do you agree with Singer’s proposals? Explain.
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Thomas Hobbes, The Leviathan

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THOMAS HOBBES, THE LEVIATHAN

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Thomas Hobbes, The Leviathan
According to Hobbes (n.d.), all human beings are born equal in body and mental strength.
He argues that although some humans might have more body or mental wit, there is not
considerable difference with the other humans (Hobbes, n.d.). He asserts that this difference does
not give one any privilege or benefit that other humans cannot get. He also argues that there is
much similarity among all human beings than is there a difference. He adds that the equality of
humans is seen in the fact that all humans have equal chances of getting that, which they put
their efforts to. He states that humans’ contentedness is the only thing that differentiates that
which every human has as possessions (Hobbes, n.d.). According to Hobbes (n.d.), this equality
is the only thing that gives humanity hope to work and attain their ends. However, when two
humans need the same thing, there arises enm...


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