Ethics

In this assignment, you will practice the skill of evaluating an argument. To evaluate an argument is to critique it and determine whether it is sound or unsound. Write at least 400 words evaluating one of Kant’s four arguments listed below. ARGUMENT- Kant’s argument from the categorical imperative in response to the Inquiring Murderer case evaluation should include each of the following elements: 1. Begin with a very brief restatement of Kant’s argument. 2. Explain at least one reason why someone might think this argument is invalid and/or unsound (or, at least one reason why you think this argument is invalid and/or unsound). (You can come up with one on your own or look at the examples offered in FOE and the Module 3 Slides.) Note that to succeed, you will need to: a. have a good understanding of the concepts of validity and soundness (see Intro Slides). b. offer details from Kant’s argument (the premises and/or conclusion) to show, specifically, how this argument might meet the definition of invalidity or unsoundness. 3. Consider how Kant might respond to this objection. Use what we learned about Kant and deontological ethics, as well as what we read from Kant, to inform your thinking about how Kant might try to defend his argument against the criticism you are offering. 4. Conclude with your evaluation. After considering this potential objection and Kant’s potential response, do you think this argument is weak or strong? Is the argument valid and sound? Your assignment should demonstrate that you have read the relevant reading from Kant very carefully. It must include citations to the specific parts of Kant’s argument you discussed must include CITATIONS from the argument

I need to write an essay about the Terra Blight documentary reflecting the questions below: http://www.terrablight.com/ 1. What are the primary ethical issues in the video? 2. Who are the stakeholders we should consider as we work through the issues in the video? 3. What responsibilities do the corporations involved have? Are the corporations meeting those responsibilities? Why or why not? 4. What responsibilities do the governments involved have? Are the governments meeting those responsibilities? Why or why not? 5. How, if at all, should our society respond to these challenges?

ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE LONG PAPER ASSIGMENT For your long paper assignment, you will be asked to write a persuasive paper on a legal or ethical issue of your choice related to the healthcare industry. The topic of the paper needs to be a narrow issue that you can research thoroughly and develop a persuasive position. The requirements for the paper are as follows: The paper needs to be typed, double-spaced, and written in 12-point, Times New Roman font. The paper margins need to be 1-inch all around. The paper needs to be 8-10 pages and needs to be written in APA format with citations. You will need to include a Title, Abstract, Introduction, Body and Conclusion. You will need to have at least 5 appropriate and credible references. You will most likely find that you will use several more. They can be books, journal articles, legal documents, medical or law review articles, etc. They can all be found online if you would prefer, just make sure you include a reference to the website so that I can find them when I check your citations. You are always welcome to ask me if you are uncertain about a source! (Wikipedia is never an acceptable source!) The paper must be written in Standard English. This means that spelling, grammar, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, and tense all need to be edited and need to be consistent throughout the paper. If you are not fully confident with appropriate grammar within your writing, I would suggest you visit the Writing Center. There are excellent instructors there who are happy to help! I am also more than happy to help! Please remember that the paper MUST be persuasive. You may (and should) present both sides of the argument you are making, but you must eventually pick a position and do your very best to convince me that your position is the correct one.

BOOK: Rachels, S., & Rachels, J. (2019). The elements of moral philosophy (9th ed.). Mcgraw-Hill Education.Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:• Textbook: Chapter 5, 6• Lesson• Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the course textbook)InstructionsThis assignment is the first step in a three part project. You only need to focus on part one at this point. Each step will build on earlier steps. However, it is not a matter of providing a rough draft of all or even part of the entire project here in week three. That is, further steps might require completely new and original text. At the same time, completing each step will aid you in completing a future step or future steps. And, you should use the same topic in all steps.First, select a topic of moral controversy, debate, disagreement, and dispute, Examples of such topics are euthanasia, the death penalty, abortion,cloning, etc. You can pick any such topic. It need not be listed here.Next, detail the positions of each side of the ethical debate. Note at leasttwo moral reasons each side presents to show their view on the topic is correct.Now, we want to evaluate these positions using the moral theories we studied this week:• What would an Ethical Egoist say about this topic? What side would the Ethical Egoist take?What would the Ethical Egoist say to justify their moral position? Is there a conflict between loyalty to self and to community relevantto your topic? If so, how so? Note what you feel is the best course of action.• What would a Social Contract Ethicist say about this topic? What side would the Social Contract Ethicist take? What would the Social Contract Ethicist say to justify their moral position? Does your topic involve a collision between personal obligations and national ones? If so, how so? Note what you feel is the best course of action.Finally, reference and discuss any professional code of ethics relevant to your topic such as the AMA code for doctors, the ANA code for nurses, or any other pertinent professional code. State whether and how your chosen topic involves any conflicts between professional and familial duties.Cite the textbook and incorporate outside sources, including citations.Writing Requirements (APA format)• Length: 3-4pages (not including title page or references page)• 1-inch margins• Double spaced• 12-pointTimes New Roman font• Title page• References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbook)GradingThis activity will be graded based on the rubric provided.Course Outcomes (CO): 4, 6Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT onSundayRubricETHC445 Week 3 Assignment Rubric – 100 pts.ETHC445 Week 3 Assignment Rubric – 100 pts.Criteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDetails positions of ethical debate 20.0 ptsThoroughly notes two moral reasons each side presents. 17.0 ptsNotes two moral reasons each side presents 15.0 ptsThoroughly notes one moral reason each sidepresents. 12.0 ptsNotes only one moral reason each side presents. 0.0 ptsThe student does not note moral reasons.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Content 50.0 ptsAddresses all aspects of the questions, applying professional knowledge, and research regarding weekly concepts. 42.5 ptsAddresses most aspects of the questions, applying professional knowledge, , and research regarding weekly concepts. 37.5 ptsAddresses some aspects of the questions, applying professional knowledge, and research regarding weekly concepts. 30.0 ptsMinimally addresses the questions, applying professional knowledge, and research regarding weekly concepts. 0.0 ptsNo effort50.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Communication 10.0 ptsPresents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 8.5 ptsPresents information in an organized manner (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 7.5 ptsPresents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 6.0 ptsPresents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation). 0.0 ptsNo effort10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration 10.0 ptsPaper includes reference to 2 scholarly sources and properly integrates the sources. 7.0 ptsPaper includes reference to 2 scholarly sourcesbut does not properly integrate the sources. 0.0 ptsPaper does not make reference to a scholarly sources.10.0 ptsThiscriterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format 10.0 ptsPaper meets all source requirements, and is properly formattedin APA style throughout (i.e. title page, spacing, font, in-text citations and references.) 8.5 ptsPaper meets all sourcerequirements, and is mostly properly formatted in APA style (i.e. title page, spacing, font, in-text citations and references.)7.5ptsPaper meets all source requirements, and is somewhat properly formatted in APA style (i.e. title page, spacing, font, in-text citations and references.) 6.0 ptsPaper fails to meet source requirements and/or is improperly formatted in APA style throughout 0.0 ptsNo effort10.0 ptsTotal Points: 100.0PreviousNext

Where are your styles complementary, and in what ways do your styles differ? How would you approach working together to make an ethical decision? What strengths and weaknesses of each style should be considered during the decision-making process?Use citations and references in APA style to support your contributions.

Discussion 2: The purpose of this discussion forum is for you to: Use basic philosophical vocabulary, major arguments, and positions in philosophical ethics (Objective 2.2), and Present arguments for ethical positions (Objective 4.2). For this discussion forum, I have several questions about virtue ethics. First, I’m wondering if you think virtue is the right way to think about ethics. It seems like virtue requires moral excellence. But is excellence what is really necessary or should we just strive not to be actively harmful? Additionally, given the different circumstances and abilities that people have, should we expect everyone to live up to the same standards of moral excellence? In a somewhat related sense, I wonder if virtue ethics can be applied universally. What counts as morally excellent characteristics in one culture is probably different than other cultures. By contrast, it seems like ethics ought to apply across cultures. Finally, what do you make of the critique made by “situationism,” namely, that moral character matters much less for determining actions than specific features of the situation. If people are primed with policies, culture, or other influences, will they abandon what their “moral character” would otherwise do? What do you think of virtue ethics and the idea of moral character as the way to explain ethical actions and ethical evaluation? Discussion 4: Deontology and Consequentialism The goal is for you to compare to prominent modern ethical theories in terms of their key claims and characteristics. You will discuss similarities, differences, strengths, and weaknesses. And then you will apply these different ethical positions to contemporary moral problems and various aspects of life. Task: You will write a short narrative that responds to the following prompts: Explain the core characteristics of deontology and consequentialism. Define these terms and give some examples of ethical theories studied in this course that demonstrate each of these two groups of moral theory. Compare and contrast these two types of ethical theory. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each each type of moral theory. Apply these moral theories to a concrete example in contemporary ethics or personal life. The narrative should be no longer than 500 words. It should be largely factual and objective. You should not identify your favorite moral theory. Instead, you should objectively assess the two moral theories by comparing, contrasting, and applying those moral theories to situations. Evaluation criteria: Use philosophical terminology correctly and discuss these types of moral theory in a way that demonstrates knowledge of these theories. Compare and contrast the relative characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of each moral theory. The best submissions will demonstrate understanding of the key characteristics of these theories with a critical eye to their strengths and weaknesses. Apply the moral theories to relevant contemporary examples. The best submissions will pick examples that highlight the similarities and differences between the moral theories.

After watching When They See Us, please write a 2-3 page paper on the many areas of ETHICS that was violated throughout the case.  Why do you think it happened?  What went wrong?  Aside from the many legalities that were violated, how should it have been handled from an ethical standpoint?

The purpose of this assignment is to prepare you for the 4-5 page Essay that you will write for this course. The essay is an opportunity for you to engage in more extended analysis and criticism of the areas of ethics that we have covered this far in the course. Your paper should be based on the readings from the course and should demonstrate the following learning outcomes: Read, analyze, and critique philosophical texts. Explain and assess major arguments in ethics. Present well-reasoned ethical positions in writing. Apply ethical concepts and principles to address moral concerns Task: First, examine the following topics and consider the readings and assignments that you have completed in the course up to this point. Select one of the following topics or create your own. Topics: Aristotle argues that happiness is the ultimate good and purpose of human action. He believes that virtue is the way to achieve happiness. Does this view offer a reason for thinking that ethics might have a general character that can be applied to all people, places, and times? Can someone be fully happy (in Aristotle’s sense, that is, fulfilled, excellent, flourishing) even though others might consider them wicked? Does virtue or piety capture what we mean by morals and ethics or is something lost in these characterizations? When Plato and Euthyphro discuss piety, they seem to treat piety as if it were another word for ethical, that is, if a person is pious then they do the right thing while an impious person does not. Similarly, Aristotle’s entire work on ethics is concerned with the development of virtue. But is virtue or piety all there is to ethics? Are there other rules, guidelines, or moral principles that are not captured by the concepts of virtue and piety? What are they? What is missing? Euthyphro tries to ground morality in the statements of the gods; Aristotle grounds it in human nature (the soul, its purpose and it’s function). Which of these two approaches to grounding ethics seems more likely to succeed as an ethical theory? Do they both miss something? Is there another way to ground our notions of ethics? Why would one or the other fail to provide an adequate theory of ethics? Second, think about how you will write a persuasive argument addressing the topic of your choosing. This argument should be based on the readings and on your own critical reasoning. You will need to explain the arguments and positions presented in the readings. You will need to analyze and critique those positions. And you should consider how they apply to concrete situations. Third, after you have thought about this for a while, you should compose a short abstract or proposal (no more than four or five sentences) and an outline demonstrating for your paper.

Why is being an effective follower important? Additionally, why is “managing up” important as a follower within an organization? Describe the strategy for managing up that you most prefer. Explain. Include 1 research cited. The learning objectives which align with this discussion forum include: Effectively manage both up and down the hierarchy Apply the principles of effective followership, including responsibility, service, challenging authority, participating in change, and knowing when to leave Implement the strategies for effective followership at school or work

1. Journal Activity 1Please answer the following questions. How would you personally define ethics? How do business ethics differ from your personal ethics? What is the biggest influence on your personal ethics? Why? Do you try to always be ethical? Why or why not? Do you think you have a high personal standard? Do you know an adult that has lied, cheated, or stolen anything? How might an adult justify this type of behavior?Requirements:Include the list of references used. Use headings/number the questions. Avoid Plagiarism.2. Journal Activity 2Please answer the following questions. What are some of the drawbacks to greed? How can you combat greed is your own personal / business life? Is there a way to help others deal with greed? Ego, greed, or misguided thinking, which is the toughest to combat in your life? In the workplace? Can you think of other issues that might lead to unethical behavior? Does culture really care about greed, ego, or misguided thinking? Does it care about ethical behavior?Requirements:Include the list of references used. Use headings/number the questions. Avoid Plagiarism.3. Understanding Creative CapitalismGates, co-founder, and chairperson of Microsoft Corporation, advocates that in addition to seeking profits, corporations should also become social entrepreneurs in order to help solve social problems. He has called this creative capitalism. Gates argues the desire to help others who are less fortunate should be as powerful a motivator as increasing profits for businesses today.Review: https://www.gatesfoundation.org/media-center/speeches/2008/01/bill-gates-2008-world-economic-forumBased on your research you are required to complete a paper answering the following: Explain free-market capitalism. Describe creative capitalism. Explain the three advantages of creative capitalism in relation to businesses. Explain the concept of corporate social responsibility using two examples of socially responsible companies. Clearly and concisely support your examples and explain why these companies are considered socially responsible. Comment on Gates’ creative capitalism. Do you think that creative capitalism can become the future of capitalism in the U.S.? Justify your response with examples and research.Requirements: Title Page Intro paragraph Detailed answers for all the questions to be written in 10 – 15 Pages. (Avoid Plagiarism) References (and in-text citations) to be APA formatted. Use Level One and Level Two headers throughout.