Explain the difference between the retributive rationale for punishment and the utilitarian rationale. What is the social contract? Discuss the […]
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Using the material on moral compasses from weeks 1 and 2, write a paper of no less than 500 words that accomplishes the following: In a section titled “Theories” identify the 1-4 moral theories you will use to build your compass (deontological, utilitarian, common good, virtue, etc.) along with a short documented definition for each theory.
Using the material on moral compasses from weeks 1 and 2, write a paper of no less than 500 words […]
What would a Utilitarian do in this case? What would you do and why?
Jim, a botanist travelling in South America, comes upon a public execution in a small town. A military captain has […]
Describe a moral scenario and demonstrate how the Utilitarian will determine what the moral action is.
Respond to the following questions in at least 300 words. In your post you will do the following: 1) Introduce […]
Describe a moral scenario and demonstrate how the Utilitarian will determine what the moral action is.
In your post you will do the following: 1) Introduce the Utilitarian position, what is the good on this view? […]
Describe a moral scenario and demonstrate how the Utilitarian will determine what the moral action is.
Respond to the following questions in at least 300 words. In your post you will do the following: 1) Introduce […]
Describe the strategic model of corporate social responsibility; • Explain how sustainability has become a strategic social responsibility for business.
L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S • Explain […]
Distinguish between utilitarian, principle-based, and virtue-based approaches to ethics. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Describe ethical relativism and at least three philosophical challenges to this position. 2. Distinguish between utilitarian, […]
What would a utilitarian have us do in this case if we were the sheriff? In other words, should we lie, according to utilitarianism? What considerations would a utilitarian identify as important to think about in relation to this case? Would a Kantian agree with the utilitarian’s advice here? Why or why not?
You cannot just login, post several times in one day, and be done. Think of this as a discussion that […]
What are two ways in which the argument is incoherent (either to you or to someone who disagrees with him)?
1. Thus far this semester we’ve asked what considered how what we do now impacts people and other living creatures […]
