In no more than two pages, write of a time when you disagreed with someone about the right thing to do. Maybe it was a friend, family member, celebrity, author, or political figure. You may have felt very strongly that X is obviously the right thing to do, the better course of action, or merely the lesser of two evils.
The person you disagreed with provided reasons for their position as well. Both of you made claims about morality. You each believed that your own position was correct or true. Were your claims about morality true or false in the same way that historical and mathematical facts are true or false?
You are encouraged to seek other sources besides our book to support your responses to the above questions. APA format in-text citations and reference lists should be included for all sources including our book. Please include the assignment name and your name in the file name.
Category: Philosophy : Ethics
In no more than two pages, write of a time when you disagreed with someone about the right thing to do. Maybe it was a friend, family member, celebrity, author, or political figure. You may have felt very strongly that X is obviously the right thing to do, the better course of action, or merely the lesser of two evils.
The person you disagreed with provided reasons for their position as well. Both of you made claims about morality. You each believed that your own position was correct or true. Were your claims about morality true or false in the same way that historical and mathematical facts are true or false?
You are encouraged to seek other sources besides our book to support your responses to the above questions. APA format in-text citations and reference lists should be included for all sources including our book. Please include the assignment name and your name in the file name.
Choose ONE of the following ethical issues.
Animal Rights (there are many different issues you can explore such as factory farming, zoos, etc.)
Capital Punishment
Environmental Ethics (there are many different issues you can explore such as climate change, saving bees, GMOs)
Physician Assisted Suicide or Death with Dignity Laws
Legalizing Marijuana
Gun Rights
Pornography
Health Care Rights
LBGTQ+ Rights
Affirmative Action
These are general topics; it would be best to pick a particular specific issue within that topic to explore. Contact the instructor to brainstorm topics if needed.
Guidelines:
The essay must be 5 to 6 pages in length, typed, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font. APA or MLA format may be used. The pages must have 1-inch margins all around. Cover and sources pages do not count as the body of the 5 to 6-page essay.
Use at least FOUR sources; two sources must be accessed from the Ivy Tech Virtual Library. The textbook or Web materials may be cited as sources, but please do not cite Wikipedia or similar information sites (such as Ask.com or About.com). These are not academic sources.
Choose ONE of the following ethical issues.
Animal Rights (there are many different issues you can explore such as factory farming, zoos, etc.) Capital Punishment
Environmental Ethics (there are many different issues you can explore such as climate change, saving bees, GMOs)
Physician Assisted Suicide or Death with Dignity Laws
Legalizing Marijuana Gun Rights Pornography
Health Care Rights
LBGTQ+ Rights
Affirmative Action These are general topics; it would be best to pick a particular specific issue within that topic to explore. Contact the instructor to brainstorm topics if needed. Guidelines:
The essay must be 5 to 6 pages in length, typed, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font. APA or MLA format may be used. The pages must have 1-inch margins all around. Cover and sources pages do not count as the body of the 5 to 6-page essay.
Use at least FOUR sources; two sources must be accessed from the Ivy Tech Virtual Library. The textbook or Web materials may be cited as sources, but please do not cite Wikipedia or similar information sites (such as Ask.com or About.com). These are not academic sources.
Briefly summarize the Tuskegee Syphilis Study (Be sure to cite the source used for your summary)
The Tuskegee Syphilis study is considered a research atrocity and a horrific breach of ethics within the scientific community. Based on this example, choose one theory of Determinism (Religious, Scientific, Historical, Economic, or Psychological). Briefly summarize this theory in 1-2 sentences. Explain how the chosen theory relates to the Tuskegee Syphilis Study.
Based on your chosen theory, are humans free to make moral decisions of their own free will or are their decisions determined by outside forces? Are they morally responsible for their actions?
Briefly summarize the Tuskegee Syphilis Study (Be sure to cite the source used for your summary)
The Tuskegee Syphilis study is considered a research atrocity and a horrific breach of ethics within the scientific community. Based on this example, choose one theory of Determinism (Religious, Scientific, Historical, Economic, or Psychological). Briefly summarize this theory in 1-2 sentences. Explain how the chosen theory relates to the Tuskegee Syphilis Study.
Based on your chosen theory, are humans free to make moral decisions of their own free will or are their decisions determined by outside forces? Are they morally responsible for their actions?