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1. In what ways does Social Contract Ethics differ from Natural Law Ethics? In what ways are they similar? 2. Based on how Hobbes defines the concept of "the state of nature," are we currently living in the state of nature? Explain. 3. Given what the chapter says in Sections 4.6 and 4.8, do you think Social Contract Ethics captures common-sense morality? Why or why not? 4. What is the difference between psychological egoism and ethical egoism? 5. Explain how justice is a key concept in Social Contract Ethics. 6. Explain why Social Contract Ethics is considered a consequentialist ethical approach. 

          1. In what ways does Social Contract Ethics differ from Natural Law Ethics? In what ways are they similar?
2. Based on how Hobbes defines the concept of "the state of nature," are we currently living in the state of nature? Explain.
3. Given what the chapter says in Sections 4.6 and 4.8, do you think Social Contract Ethics captures common-sense morality? Why or why not?
4. What is the difference between psychological egoism and ethical egoism?
5. Explain how justice is a key concept in Social Contract Ethics.
6. Explain why Social Contract Ethics is considered a consequentialist ethical approach.
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1. In what ways does Social Contract Ethics differ from Natural Law Ethics? In what ways are they similar? 2. Based on how Hobbes defines the concept of "the state of nature," are we currently living in the state of nature? Explain. 3. Given what the chapter says in Sections 4.6 and 4.8, do you think Social Contract Ethics captures common-sense morality? Why or why not? 4. What is the difference between psychological egoism and ethical egoism? 5. Explain how justice is a key concept in Social Contract Ethics. 6. Explain why Social Contract Ethics is considered a consequentialist ethical approach.
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00:01 Okay, so ethical frameworks and human actions.
00:05 So ethical frameworks provide structured approaches to determining what is right or wrong in human behavior.
00:15 So determine what is wrong or right.
00:21 They are related to human actions by offering guidelines or principles that influence decision -making and conduct in various situations, which helps individuals and societies navigate moral dilemmas.
00:41 So, influence of ethical frameworks on human actions.
00:47 So, ethical frameworks influence human actions by setting standards for what is considered acceptable or unacceptable behavior.
00:57 So that's standards.
01:00 They can motivate individuals to act in ways that are consistent with the desired ethical outcomes, such as promoting fairness, justice, or the well -beings of the others...
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