Explain Cora Diamond’s idea of the “imaginative sense of humanity,” and why she thinks it establishes a distinctive moral worth for all human beings.

Philosophy reflection paper 

Choose only one prompt to write on. Reflection papers should be between 1.5-2 pages . The first half should explain the theories, arguments, and/or concepts mentioned in the prompt; the second half should be your own reflection on the questions posed after “then consider”.

Prompt 1:

Explain Cora Diamond’s idea of the “imaginative sense of humanity,” and why she thinks it establishes a distinctive moral worth for all human beings. Then consider: Do you agree that the imaginative sense of humanity gives us a special moral worth? Why or why not? If you do agree, do you think this is a strong enough basis for human moral equality?

Prompt 2:

Explain Jeremy Waldron’s claim that moral worth and dignity should be applied to whole lives, not just time slices of lives, and why he thinks this helps support human moral equality. Then consider: Do you agree with Waldron that moral worth and dignity should be applied to whole lives, not just time slices? Why or why not? If you do agree, do you also agree that this supports human moral equality?