Introduction to Ethics Directions: Respond to 3 of the following 8 prompts in typewritten essay for ...

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Introduction to Ethics Directions: Respond to 3 of the following 8 prompts in typewritten essay format (up to 8 points each). There is no set length requirement, but good answers are usually about 250 – 500 words (1 – 2 double-spaced pages) each. This is a take-home exam, so you are welcome to use any resources available to you, but be sure to include proper citations. Your completed exam should consist of a heading or cover page, three 1-2-page essays, and a works cited or references page. 1. (a) Summarize Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. (b) Analyze the symbolism in the story. 2. (a) Define and describe Philosophy. (b) Are you philosophical? Explain. 3. (a) Define and describe Ethics. (b) Are you ethical? Explain. 4. (a) Who was Socrates? (b) Would Socrates admire your lifestyle? Why or why not? 5. (a) Define and describe moral skepticism. (b) Are you a moral skeptic? Why or why not? 6. (a) Define and describe ethical relativism. (b) What do you think of the theory? Explain. 7. (a) Define and describe divine command theory. (b) Do you find the theory plausible? Why or why not? 8. (a) Define and describe ethical egoism. (b) Do you find the theory plausible? Why or why not?