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short (5-to-8 page double-spaced, not including a cover page and “works cited” page)
research/reflection paper is required of all students. In this paper, students are to
reflect “in-depth” on a topic touched upon in this course, on the basis of a choice of
readings made available on the course’s D2L. The paper should include an introductory
paragraph, a concluding paragraph, and answer the questions for the topic chosen. The
page references for quotes can be placed in parentheses in the body of the text (that is,
no footnotes or endnotes are needed, just a “works cited” page). The reflection paper must be
typewritten orcomputer-generated, double-spaced with 1-inch margins, using 12 pt. Courier or
Times Roman or similar type and use citations (references, quotes – you don’t need footnotes)
where relevant. Students may choose from among MLA, APA, Turabian, or another
widely used style, but should cite references accordingly. (Styles may not be mixed.)
1.Question: Ethics and Happiness in Aristotle. What, according to Aristotle, as Vanier describes
it, is “desire” and the “ethics of desire”, and “happiness”? Explain what Aristotle means by
“virtue”, “the joy of living”, and the various views on happiness. Do you agree with the
description of happiness? Why/why not? In your answer, draw on material from the
Nicomachean Ethics.
Readings: 1) Vanier, “Ethics of Desire”; 2) Nicomachean Ethics (Books I-II) – consult the online
version at: http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/nicomachaen.html
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