What were St. Francis’ views on death and happiness?

1. What were St. Francis’ views on death and happiness?2. In what ways did St. Francis exhibit `care for self’3. How does chapter six define `diversity’? What did Francis do that showed his commitment to diversity? 4. What does the principle of the universal destination of goods have to do with the marginalized? 5. Explain how the Pauline Principle fits with Deontological Ethics. (You must explain this, not merely give the definition of the Pauline Principle). Hint: it may be easiest to use St. Paul’s way of stating the principle.6. Use an example to illustrate that Deontological Ethics is a nonconsequentialist ethic.7. Where does Kant say our moral duties come from? Explain whether you agree with him about the ultimate source of moral duties. 8 How is Kant’s ethical approach similar to modern Catholic ethics?9. David Hume argues that ethics is ultimately based on feelings. Would the Catholic tradition agree with this claim about the origins of ethics? Explain.10. What does utilitarian ethics suggest as the way we should determine if an action is right or wrong? Explain.11. We saw that Hobbes incorporates the golden rule into social contract ethics. What in the golden rule prompts Mill to think that the golden rule is in the spirit of utilitarianism? [You have to analyze the golden rule to answer this question; it’s not possible to copy the answer out of the book].12. How would utilitarian ethics say you should think about voting in political elections? How does it differ from what ethical egoism says? Explain.13. What are some aspects of Aristotle’s virtue ethics that Aquinas incorporates into his natural law ethics?14. After reading the whole chapter and seeing the different descriptions of eternal law and divine law, which one of them has existed longer? Explain. 15. Explain how the theory of natural law ethics relies on a particular view of human nature.16. According to natural law ethics, would it be ethical to remove Gianna’s uterus, which will result in the death of her fetus? Why or why not?17.According to Aristotle, why should we bother to develop virtues? Do you agree with him on this point? Why or why not?18.Explain how Virtue Ethics can be joined with Ethical Relativism.19.Explain how Virtue Ethics can be joined with Ethical Universalism.20.Name a virtue that would be appropriate for someone going into the profession you have chosen for yourself.

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