Philosophy

1.Discuss the arguments offered by Robert Nozick for a libertarian approach to the ethics of economy and the arguments offered by John Rawls for a social democratic approach (aka "welfare state capitalism") to the economy. Critically evaluate both arguments. Which view is more plausible and why? 2.Discuss Marxism and its various criticisms of capitalism. Critically evaluate these arguments. Do the Marxist arguments show that capitalism is an immoral and irrational economic system? Explain your answer. What is socialism? Is socialism a better approach to economic distribution than capitalism? Why or why not? 3.Explain the arguments for and against the morality of homosexuality. Include the views of Aquinas, Corvino, and George in your discussion. Critically evaluate each argument and draw a conclusion about the morality of homosexuality. 4.Explain the main issues and theories associated with gender and feminism discussed in class. Discuss the nature of gender and what implications it has for transgender people. Discuss the relationship between the different varieties of feminism and being transgender. Which view about gender and being transgender is the most plausible and why?      

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