Ethics 5-1

1. How would Aristotle’s happiness as “functioning well” balance Mill’s notion of utilitarianism as “the greatest good for the greatest number”?  And how would this balance reflect upon the Uganda social dynamic, especially for women?

2. Is the treatment of Uganda’s women morally justified, or not? In your answer, draw from the three different moral theories listed above: Aristotle’s Ethics, utilitarianism, and Kant’s Moral philosophy. Then assess these conclusions as you stake out and defend your own position on the issue.