Describe the general approach of the philosophical theory.Identify at least three principles from the theory.
When, if ever, does it become morally wrong for social media platforms to post factually incorrect facts and stories?
•The Research Essay: Again, students are required to develop a 6 TO 8 PAGE investigative essay on the basis of possible topics in the field of biomedical ethics found at the end of this section.
The final research paper applies an ethical theory – either utilitarianism or deontology – studied in class to a concrete issue. Examples of topics that qualify for the paper are listed below. You are not limited to these topics. However, run topics outside of these past the instructor before beginning work.
Drawing upon those theories, the student will prepare a written paper that addresses these current moral problems. Of particular importance is the student’s ability to use ethical reasoning to formulate reflective positions on some of the more pressing moral problems in contemporary society. Papers without this element tend to score at best a low B or C. The paper is graded for the following sections:
I. Composition : Composition: Tell me in ONE sentence what
your paper will discuss. The introduction may be composed of more than one
sentence but your thesis statement can only be one sentence long and has to be
identifiable as such. For example this sentence might read like: “This paper
examines the topic of abortion from both a utilitarian and a deontological viewpoint
and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches.”
1. Describe the general approach of the philosophical theory
2. Identify at least three principles from the theory.