Is ethics reducible to biology?

  Naturalism: Is ethics reducible to biology? This essay is a presentation and critical reflection of a concept in the field of ethics, or a current topic related to the field of ethics. Essays must be thorough, cogent, thoughtful, and relatively error-free. This essay is meant to assess the student’s ability to BOTH apply concepts and terminology studied throughout the semester AND to think critically and form conclusions beyond what was explicitly discussed in the course. This is a position essay, meaning the student must select a position and present a case for their position based on their knowledge of ethics. Choose to assess any ONE of the following theories they determine is the best OR worst: Divine Command Theory Ethical Egoism Utilitarianism Deontology (Kantian Ethics) Care Ethics Natural Law Theory Virtue Ethics