Discussion Post
Topic: Compare and contrast metaethical theories
Thread: Now that you have learned about competing ethical theories, help me with a discussion board thread that compares and contrasts a Christian ethical theory with a competing ethical theory. Since we have already looked at ethical relativism in DB 1, you should choose from any theory in the Moral Reasoning textbook except ethical relativism. That means you can choose from Virtue Ethics, Natural Law, Ethical Egoism, Utilitarianism, Duty Ethics, Social Contract Theory, and Moral Realism (or any combination of these) in contrast to a Christian ethical theory such as Divine Command, Divine Nature, or Christian Revelational Ethics (or a combination of these).
a) How does each system define "the good?" How does each claim to know "the good?"
b) What, if anything, do these systems have in common? What, if anything, are their key differences?
c) Which theory do you think is the stronger ethical theory? Defend your answer. This final question should take up the majority of your thread.