Put things in your own words unless the question asks for a direct quote. Answer each question in 8-12 sentences.
For required quotes, use the original assigned Hume and Nietzsche readings, not the editors introductions in our course text, the course videos/notes, or any other sources. For Hume, the assigned part of the original reading starts with the page of Chapter 7 that reads Disputes with men, pertinaciously obstinate For Nietzsche, the original reading starts on in the middle of Chapter 11 with the paragraph that reads 7. You will have already guessed Do not quote from the first parts of Chapter 11 since we are not reading that.
1. What is Humes final view on the relation of reason and sentiment in ethics? Do you agree or disagree with him? Why or why not? As part of your response, include a direct quote from Hume, using quotation marks and the in-text citation (Hume, 1751/2010, section ___).
2. How does Nietzsche define aristocratic and priestly ethics? Give examples to illustrate these differing ideals. Also, include and explain a direct quote from the Nietzsche reading, using quotation marks and the in-text citation (Nietzsche, 1887/2010, section ___).
3. From Noddings describe how that thinker might respond to Nietzsches critique of priestly ethics. Would they agree or disagree with Nietzsche? Why? Bring in concepts from Nietzsche and the previous thinker as part of your response.
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