An introduction with a thesis claim that explains why you have chosen the ethical theory and what you hope to accomplish in your paper.
A clear and detailed explanation of the chosen ethical theory, including its historical context, its key concepts, and the core claims of the theory.
Application: In this section, you will apply the ethical theory to your chosen contemporary ethical issue. You should provide a detailed analysis of the issue, for instance, by drawing on real-life examples.
Consideration of an objection: Provide a possible objection that arises for this scenario, and how your chosen moral theory might address such a difficulty. Please limit your discussion to one objection, addressed in the penultimate paragraph of the essay (after steps 1-3 have been addressed).
A conclusion that summarizes your findings and discusses why your chosen ethical theory is the most appropriate for addressing the issue at hand.
Formatting Requirements:
5-7 pages (excluding cover page and bibliography)
Primary source evidence required (this would be from the Shafer-Landau textbooks and/or direct evidence from the philosophers themselves (such as Mill, Hobbes, etc.)
One scholarly secondary source, taken from an academic database, is required.
A bibliography is required.
The discipline of philosophy utilizes Chicago style, which requires footnotes for in-text citations
Direction:
In the argument paper, you will select and contextualize the Social Contract Theory
& apply this theory to this contemporary ethical dilemma:
environmental conservation efforts and the moral responsibilities of individuals, corporations, and governments in addressing environmental challenges
Discuss how the chosen ethical theory would approach the decision-making process, evaluate the potential consequences, and determine the ethical course of action in the given scenario. Support your argument with ethical principles, theoretical frameworks, and real-world examples to demonstrate your understanding and application of the ethical theory.
PLEASE USE The Fundamentals of Ethics. Shafer-Landau, 5th edition. Oxford: 2020. (FE)
The Ethical Life. Shafer-Landau, 5th edition. Oxford: 2020. (EL) TEXTBOOKS AS PRIMARY SOURCES.
