Question As a required assignment, worth 20 points, write a 1000 minimum words essay about which ethical approach (Utilitarianism, Deontology, etc) you will follow to solve a moral dilemma either in your daily life, career, or job.
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How can they be supported-What do you consider to be the strongest objection against them?
PHIL 1103 – 03: Introduction to Ethics Questions for the Third Essay For your first essay, answer one of the following questions: 1) Explain the natural law theory. How can it be supported? What do you consider to be the strongest objection against it? Present and defend your view on whether natural law theory gives […]
What might it say about us as individuals or society depending on how we answer the ethical question?
Case study – Stealing or Rescuing In March of 2017, animal activists entered into a major hog raising facility in southern Utah, observed the conditions of the animals, and removed two piglets that they considered at high risk of death due to malnutrition, disease, and neglect. They took the piglets (that they named “Lily” and […]
Analyze and discuss the key principles of Socratic philosophy that underlie this position.
Socrates In Plato’s Apology and Crito, Socrates argues for the importance of obeying the law and accepting the decisions of the state, even when they seem unjust. How does Socrates justify his decision to accept his death sentence, and how does this relate to his overall view of the role of the individual in relation […]
Select TWO (2) of the following issues and evaluate how they may affect your ability to adhere to your philosophy.
Question Select TWO (2) of the following issues and evaluate how they may affect your ability to adhere to your philosophy. (10 marks) Racism Sexism Classism Homophobia Justice Violence Discipline and punishment Rights of the child Plagiarism and copyright Gender difference in academic performance Technology
Describe both the indigenous American and European influences on U.S. constitutional democracy.
Indiginous American and European influence on the U.S. Constitutional Democracy Describe both the indigenous American and European influences on U.S. constitutional democracy. Do you see these influences as being complementary, or conflicting? You may find it helpful to discuss those passages where Hobbes and Locke discuss indigenous peoples.
Would you want to live a society whose leaders used the veil of ignorance to determine public laws and policies?
Veil of Ignorance Article Review ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS What is the “veil of ignorance” concept and how is it used? How would American society be different if its leaders made decisions using the veil of ignorance? Discuss three specific things that you think would be different. What are the problems or downsides to using the […]
What is the difference between intelligence and wisdom-Do you know anyone that is intelligent but not wise?
Question Answer 3 of the following five questions. Each answer should be a minimum of 300 words. What is Kant’s definition of Enlightenment? According to Kant, why is it difficult for most people to achieve? Do you agree with Kant? Do all people have a moral duty to think for themselves? Why or why not?give […]
Identify and explain Campbell’s thesis of his book and define the following terms in the classic Greek sense: hero, myth, and inspiration (each with full descriptions, which by the way are in the lectures and not necessarily from the book).
Joseph Campbell’s book. In Joseph Campbell’s book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, he states that there is a common story of the hero across cultures and times found in religious stories, legends, and fairy tales and that this story is in fact everyone’s journey of self-actualization. In an essay, describe stages 1, 3, and […]
How would we evaluate the moral rightness or wrongness of Kozlowski’s actions applying the theory of ethical egoism?
Wk4 Click on the link below and read the case of Dennis Kozlowski, former CEO of Tyco: Dennis Kozlowski: Living Large answer separately POST 1 (minimum 250 words) Apply BOTH the theories of psychological and ethical egoism to this case. How would we analyze the motivation of Kozlowski’s actions applying the theory of psychological egoism? […]
