Ethical theories-aristotle-aquinas-kant and mill

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What makes right actions right and wrong actions wrong? Our readings for this week have defended three types of answers to this question: the normative theories of deontological, teleological, and virtue ethics. Which of these theories provides the best foundation for our ethical values? In defending your choice, you may certainly employ arguments from Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, and Mill, but you will also need to take into account the objections each makes to alternative approaches.

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