Short story: The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas by Ursula LeGuin After reading the story above, you have to decide between these three options: if you would accept the situation as it is and continue on with your life, do something to fix the situation and sacrifice Omelas happiness, or just simply walk away […]
Explain what it is, what Rachels thinks it achieves that the other theories do not, and whether or not you think it succeeds.
In the last chapter of Rachael, Elements of Moral Philosophy, they present their own moral theory, Multiple-Strategies Utilitarianism. Explain what it is, what Rachels thinks it achieves that the other theories do not, and whether or not you think it succeeds. Give philosophically adequate arguments. Give an accurate analysis of the arguments presented and to […]
Argue your position with ethical theory and also show how your position is stronger than the opposing position supported by another theory. You may use any theory except utilitarianism.
Your task is to write a paragraph (maximum length of one page double spaced) that analyzes the following environmental ethical issues. You must argue your position with ethical theory and also show how your position is stronger than the opposing position supported by another theory. You may use any theory except utilitarianism. Option A: Should […]
In a five paragraph essay, apply ONE ethical theory to decide the moral course of action in the medical case of the premature twins studied in class.
Essay Judge the medical case studied in class during Week 8 in the Discussion Board. In the video, philosophers applied the three major ethical principles you learned in this class: Kant’s Categorical Imperative, Utilitarianism, and Virtue Ethics. In a five paragraph essay, apply ONE ethical theory to decide the moral course of action in the […]
Explain and defend your argument by drawing on the moral theory that aligns most closely with the argument you presented in Part 2.
Part 1: Introduction In this section of the paper, you will begin with your ethical question, introduce the topic and paper, and close with a thesis statement. The ethical question may be the same as your Week 3 written assignment (“Applying an Ethical Theory”) or a revised version of it. The introduction should be revised […]
Explain your position with reference to both Utilitarianism and Rights Theory, as well as your own experiences and ethical judgments.
DISCUSSION QUESTION CHOICE #2: I Individual Rights vs General Welfare. Under what circumstances do you believe the rights of the individual should be prioritized over the general welfare of society? Under what circumstances should the general welfare of society be prioritized over the rights of the individual? Explain your position with reference to both Utilitarianism […]
Identify and explain the ethical philosophy from the reading that you think either should have or did inform how you resolved the dilemma.
The purpose of this discussion assignment is to reflect upon your belief about how our government should be structured to achieve justice. In 1-2 pages, address the following: Identify an ethical dilemma you or someone you know has faced. Identify and explain the ethical philosophy from the reading that you think either should have or […]
What ethical stances are being taken and how are they central to the story being told in the film?
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, listen to Of Marvel and Morals (Links to an external site.). Your goal for this assignment is to apply ethical theories to a moral or ethical dilemma. You will identify a moral or ethical dilemma in society, identify ethical theories related to the societal issue, and examine how […]
1. One of the main distinctions between moral theories is the distinction between relativistic moral theories (those that argue that moral theories are relative to individuals or cultures) and universalistic or objective moral theories (i.e., those that hold that there are objective moral truths). Describe the sense in which two of the moral theories we […]
Build an argument around what you take to be the best objection to utilitarianism.
Build an argument around what you take to be the best objection to utilitarianism.Choose an example to illustrate how your objection presses upon the theory The Classic Philosophy Paper Topic- Build an argument around what you take to be the best objection to utilitarianism. Choose an example to illustrate how your objection presses upon the […]