Scenario:
Bob is a volatile person, quick to anger and yelling. Samuel has a tendency to lie. Samuel knows that Bob is volatile, and Bob knows that Samuel has a tendency to lie.
Bob and Samuel are having an argument. During the argument, Samuel tells a lie to Bob so that Bob will agree with him. Bob knows that Samuel is lying, and winds up screaming and frightening Samuel.
Prompt:
*While both Bob and Samuel acted unethically, whose actions are worse, Bob’s or Samuel’s? (Pick one)
Notes:
*Use one (no more than two maximum) of the following philosophers to justify your position: Smith, Hutcheson, Balguy, or Kant.
*Make sure that you have an argument (with premises and a conclusion) and that you explain the philosopher’s ideas in your own words.
I will attach readings once it is assigned.