Tag Archives: Utilitarianism

Are the two theories mutually exclusive, or can they be harmonized?

For this assignment, you will write a 500 to 750-word paper. The paper must be properly formatted according to APA writing standards but does not need citations or references. This is an academic paper and must be written and organized as such. While the guidelines may pose several questions that need to be addressed, this […]

Why do you feel the way you do about the issue presented?

Topic: Prenatal Testing To complete each scenario assignment: Complete the entire scenario. Fill out the template attached below, ask your professor for details on submission. Compose the last question on the template reflection in a Word document and be sure to address, at a minimum, the following questions: Why do you feel the way you […]

Identify the chosen chapter. Then indicate your contention (presumably the main idea/theory/etc).

Write about one of the chapters under Utilitarianism from Mill – On Liberty, Utilitarianism and Other Essays (Oxford, 2015).pdf, provided to you in the course pack. • Identify the chosen chapter. Then indicate your contention (presumably the main idea/theory/etc). • Summarize the chapter and introduce three premises (ideas) you will develop logically with evidence from […]

How would the veil of ignorance-a different theory of justice address John Doe’s case?

Write a minimum of two paragraphs for each discussion. Discussion 1: Week 8 Discussion: Reflection and Looking Ahead 66 unread replies.66 replies. Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook reading Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source In your reference for this assignment, be sure to include both your text/class materials AND your […]

What in your view is the most moral thing for that person to do in that dilemma? Why is that the most moral thing? Use moral values and logical reasoning to justify your answer

Required Resources Read/ Textbook: Chapter 12 Lesson 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. […]

What have you learned from the post below-what have they omitted that you would include?

Philosophy – utilitarianism and solar energy Make a substantive comment of at least 250 words on the actual content of the essay below. in which you do a brief peer review of the other student’s post. What have you learned from the post below, and what have they omitted that you would include? Students will […]

What would make a moral system unreasonable in its requirements?

Write a paper on criticisms of utilitarianism. Your paper will include sub-discussions on the following: Is Utilitarianism reasonable in its requirements? What would make a moral system unreasonable in its requirements? Does Utilitarianism adequately address challenges against it such as those made by Hume? Or by Williams? If so, how do these challenges relate to […]

What are some examples of the ways that modern computing technology like phones, laptops and social media have contributed to a cultural change that has resulted in a breakdown of our values, institutions like family and community, and our manners and traditions?

Answer All Five Questions: 1. What are some examples of the ways that modern computing technology like phones, laptops and social media have contributed to a cultural change that has resulted in a breakdown of our values, institutions like family and community, and our manners and traditions? 2. Do you think that these trends of […]

Explain the theory and demonstrate how your position reflects the logic and reasoning of that theory.

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 […]