Many philosophers have objected to consequentialism for being too demanding-it just asks too much of us. However, if Marion Hourdequin is right, then virtue ethics asks even more of us. Not only do we have to do the things that consequentialists say we have to do, but then we're supposed to have integrity as well, which places even more obligations on us! In the first part of your paper, try to formulate the demandingness objection to virtue ethics as best you can. Then, in the second part of your paper, try to defend virtue ethics against that challenge.

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The Answer is -Demonstrate an understanding of virtue ethics.
-Demonstrate the ability to construct an argument for the claim that virtue ethics is too demanding, using sound reasoning, well-chosen examples, insightful analogies, etc.
-Develop a reply on behalf of the virtue ethicist that shows an appreciation for the nature of that view.

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