In this session, you have been considering moral-ethical dilemmas you yourself faced or that you know of that you either resolved or failed to resolve, but hopefully learned from. You may never have given much thought to ethical theory nor what ethical premises/paradigms you have unconsciously held. You will be focusing on this case for […]
A core theme of our freshman seminar has been the meaning of social justice in relationship to an ethical vision of self and society and the role of education in personal and social change. Select three (3) or more readings from the First- Year Reader and compare their arguments for creating a more just, free, […]
Write a 4 page essay what you have learned this semester about the importance of ethics in biomedical sciences.
In your paper evaluate the argument for or against abortion presented by Judith Thomson. Be sure to 1) reconstruct the original argument (from its original source); 2) articulate at least one objection to the argument; 3) offer a response and solution to the objection you pose; 4) evaluate whether or not the solution you discuss […]
A Feminist Virtue Ethics? While certainly very important, Aristotle’s articulation of the virtues and their roles in our lives seem to be inherently lacking because they fail to provide a consideration for a multiplicity of viewpoints. In other words, discussions of “virtue” are typically done with masculine/patriarchal/exclusivist overtones. Annette Baier and other feminists offer a […]
Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Introduction Each person owes a duty to himself or herself and to the world to study ethics and to engage in thoughtful debate about what is right, and what is wrong. It is this habit of thinking about and reflecting on ethics that will help […]
Minimum of 5 scholarly sources (This includes the sources from the annotated bibliography. Additional sources may be included as appropriate.) Instructions Return to the topic you chose in the week three assignment. Articulate a specific dilemma in a situation faced by a particular person based on that topic. The situation can be real or fictional. […]
1. How can utilitarian arguments be used both for and against famine relief? 2. How can aid fail to see people as ends unto themselves? 3. Explain the use of autonomy in the Kantian approach to world hunger.
Section 4: Dambisa Moyo Step 01: Watch an interview with Dambisa Moyo: Step 02: Answer the following questions. Make sure to include page numbers in your responses. 1. In Moyo’s view, what has been the effect of 50 years of development aid to Africa? 2. Why does development aid have negative impacts for the recipient […]
Step 02: Answer the following questions. Make sure to include page numbers in your responses. 1. Singer argues that people have a moral obligation to help. What is his caveat? 2. How would Singer answer the claim, “There are others in a better position to help”? 3. How would Singer answer the claim, “I should […]
