1. Give at least two reasons why it is important to study ethics.
2. What does it mean to be an ethical relativist? Why might this be problematic?
3. Briefly define utilitarianism and name one criticism of this philosophy.
4. In your own words, explain the concept of universalism. What is the difference between soft and hard universalism?
5. What is the selfish gene theory? What does it attempt to explain?
6. Define social contract theory. What does it attempt to explain?
7. Define a moral agent. Why is this concept important in issues of rights and responsibilities?
8 .Name and assess one argument against genetic engineering.