Write about an example of utilitarianism

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This is an open-book test covering Chapters 6 - 8 in the Castell text and Chapters 2 & 3 in the Wolff text.

Please do not search for any other information while taking this test.

- There are 4 questions, each worth 5 points for a total of 20 points.

1. In the Contents pages of the text, on page vii under Chapter 6 "Why Should I Obey the Law?", you will see 8 philosophers listed for this chapter. Please choose one of the philosophers and write a short paragraph about what that philosopher believed about laws.

2. Why do you obey laws? [this is your personal opinion] Please write a short paragraph to answer this question.

3. Wolff discussed Utilitarianism. Did you know this concept before taking this class?

Please write about an example of utilitarianism that you know about or have read about.

a] Do you think it was a good idea / decision? If yes, why? If not, why not?

b] what decision would you make?

4. In the Contents pages of the text, on page viii under Chapter 8 "When Can I Say I Know?" you will see 6 philosophers listed for this chapter. Please choose one of the philosophers and write a short paragraph about what that philosopher believed about knowing.

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