The Elements of Moral Philosophy

According to James Rachels, The Elements of Moral Philosophy.  Please ensure that you answer each part of the  question . essay needs to be typewritten, in black ink, double-spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.  You must either use MLA or CMS style.  I prefer Times New Roman font, size twelve.  Lastly, the essay needs to be at least four FULL pages in length. If you should have any questions, please let me know.

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For most of us, our families are very important.  Although they can cause discomfort, anguish, and pain, they often infuse our lives with meaning, bring us great joy, and heighten our contentment.  When relationships with family are flourishing, it is difficult to envision life without them.  At those times we don’t really think about what we owe them or what they owe us.  According to Jane English, this is as it should be; for she holds that strong family relationships are based on love.  Explain further why English claims that grown children do not owe anything to their parents.  Discuss in detail the arguments she uses to establish this thesis.  What is your assessment of her argument?  Is moral obligation at odds with close personal relationships?

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