Contemporary Moral Issues
Use rubric for structure and complete one of the following prompts with a 750 word response. 1) Choose a character from a movie or television show to demonstrate what
Benn would consider either conscientious wicked, heteronomous wicked or malignity. Do you agree with Benn’s logic? 2) Explain and evaluate the argument for the slave
or master morality Nietzsche discusses (‘beyond Good and Evil’). Provide a unique example for each. Which one is evil? Grading Rubric: Phil 20 For short essays on
the tests Weight % or points Excellent = grade range A. Detailed explanation of the logic, accurate presentation of the concepts, well supported. Good = grade range B.
Understands the main points, generally good argument & support, seems to get the big picture. Average = grade range C. Has some of the key requirements, but not
covered in depth or specifics, not well supported. Poor = grade range D and below. Demonstrates little knowledge of the topic, weak in all or most areas. Section one:
Explain the problem, philosophical issue, big picture. Why is it a concern? 20% Section Two: Demonstrate how a specific philosopher or school of philosophy resolves
the problem outlined in section 1. Explain the logic explicitly. 50% Section Three: Conclusion- suggest why was the philosophical solution was selected as opposed to
the others. 20% Punctuation & Spelling 10%
