Determining virtue-ethics

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Which of the ethical theories do you think that moral philosophers should focus on thinking about over the next 10-15 years (see below)? Which ethical issues will you continue to think about over the next 5 years? Please provide reasons for your views.

Six basic ethical theories: virtue, natural law, Kantian, utilitarian, rights (contractarian theory), and feminist care ethics.

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