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.
