Listed below are the criteria this paper needs to follow. I have attached the “Kahane climate change intergenerational justice” PDF, which needs to be used to support the topic. Some ethical theories that can be used are Kantian Deontology, Utilitarianism, Virtue Ethics, and Rawlsian Liberalism. (I resonate with Kantian Deontology the most)
The grading rubric is attached as well.
Topic: The Ethical Implications of the Non-Identity Problem
The non-identity problem challenges our ethical intuitions by questioning whether it can be wrong to bring into existence a person whose life is worth living but is predictably less well-off than a potential person might have been under different circumstances. This philosophical dilemma has significant implications across various real-world issues, including environmental ethics, historical injustices, and bioethical decisions.
For this project, choose the following contexts to explore the non-identity problem:
Climate Change: Analyze how the non-identity problem complicates moral arguments for taking aggressive action against climate change. Consider the future generations who will exist in a changed climate—individuals who would not have existed had we made different choices today. How does this affect our moral obligations toward mitigating climate change?
The project should:
Briefly explain the non-identity problem and its significance.
Choose one of the provided contexts (climate change) for a focused analysis.
Discuss any challenges or limitations these theories face in resolving the non-identity problem within your chosen context.
Conclude with your reasoned argument about how we might navigate the ethical dilemmas posed by the non-identity problem in your selected area.
Your analysis should demonstrate an understanding of the non-identity problem, engage with ethical theories studied in the course, and offer a nuanced exploration of the chosen issue’s moral complexities. Aim to articulate your ideas clearly, supported by reasoned arguments and evidence from course materials and external sources as needed.
*Important note: Please do not use any AI to aid in this assignment.
