Homework 131, Jessica Isserow, On having bad persons as friends

Your answers must be in your own words.

1. Give an example, not discussed in the reading, of a morally bad person B (according to Isserow's definition), and a person A who is capable of being friends with B. (2pts)

2. Why does Isserow discuss McFall's "do-gooder" example? What is this supposed to show about the desert view and how is it supposed to show that? (2pts)

3. Why, according to Isserow, is the Abetting view mistaken? (2pts)

4. What is Isserow's own view of why it is wrong to be friends with morally bad people? Be sure to explain whether it is always wrong, or only wrong in some cases. (2pts)

5. In your opinion, when is it morally wrong to be friends with morally bad people, and why? (You are welcome to say it is never wrong, if that's what you think) If you agree with Isserow, give some supporting evidence that she does not discuss. If you disagree with her, support your own view. (2pts)