Elizabeth Anscombe published a paper in the 1950's named 'Modern Moral Philosophy', which questioned morality on the basis of: How can we be ethical if there is no ultimate standard or lawgiver (God)? Through such logic, she presented her belief that moral laws cannot exist if God does not exist. ... Slote uses the words 'admirable' and 'deplorable' instead of 'good' or 'bad' as he views them as easier to explain and provided practical clarity to actions; for example what is admirable in our society? ... The distinction raises the ans...

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Jackson uses the characters within "The Lottery," to ask readers to question the fear and discomfort that comes with changing what is custom through foolish and outdated traditions in order to keep morals and ethics intact. The story demonstrates that most notable flawed logic that Jackson demonstrates in "The Lottery" over time is that traditions get dilute, with rituals changing and ultimately losing the meaning of the tradition itself. ... This realization by the readers can only bring them to question why the villagers still participate in the lottery without a remembe...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate