Applying Theories To… Theft

Question 1

What would NML think of theft? (2)

Answer 1

Violates primary precept of living in ordered society
Proportionate reason could mean it’s right to ignore a rule

Question 2

What would SE think of theft? (4)

Answer 2

Prioritise people over law
Application of agape key
Consider motives and consequences
Agapeic calculus

Question 3

What would VE think of theft?

Answer 3

Virtues/Vices: rashness, injustice, shame
Is a base action (can’t be done well or not) so is always act of unjust person
Aristotle distinguishes between unjust actions and unjust states of affairs