In 2017 a real life took place in Miami, Florida that made it clear that philosophical analysis can have life and death consequences. Doctors at a Miami hospital were faced with an ethical dilemma when a 70-year-old unconscious patient arrived in their emergency room with the words “Do Not Resuscitate” tattooed across his chest. The word “not” was underlined and the tattoo included a signature. The patient’s health was quickly declining and doctors needed to determine whether they were morally obligated to resuscitate the man or heed the apparent wishes expressed through his tattoo. Florida law requires printed do-not-resuscitate orders but doctors often consult with patients and patients’ family and friends to make end-of-life decisions such as these. In this case the unconscious man entered the hospital without the relevant paperwork and no family or friends to speak to. Thus doctors were faced with contemplating whether or not the tattoo was an accurate representation of the patient’s actual wishes.
Prompt
Author an original post of no fewer than 250 words answering both of the two questions below, then author at least 100-words replies to two different colleagues’ posts. Original posts and replies must meet the criteria listed below.
1 What would you have done in the situation above, if you were in the decision-making role at the time? Give your position and reasoned support for it.
2 How might doing philosopy–applying philosophy–assist us in making a reasonable decision in this situation? Be sure to engage with the assigned reading by either Cohen or Solomon and Higgins in answering this part of the prompt. You may use some of the “Journal: Understanding Philosophy” journal entry to answer this part of the prompt.
Don’t Forget Your Citations!
Direct engagement with one or more of the assigned readings on philosophy is required. Be sure to provide in-text citations and relevant works cited. You may use Grammarly’s MLA Citation GeneratorLinks to an external site. (https://www.grammarly.com/citations/mla?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=19962285088&utm_content=654566133046&utm_term=&target=&targetid=dsa-1994941340854&adgroup=154778979584&device=c&matchtype=&placement=&network=g&extension=&clickid=Cj0KCQjwu-KiBhCsARIsAPztUF0IivRpjxOsw_89eKD_7VEmLaOZyC7fVxaQynscucieXI3BsNuBgoAaAms-EALw_wcB&gad=1&gclsrc=aw.ds) to assist you.
Discussion Board Post and Replies
Students are required to author multiple original discussion board posts through Blackboard. Each original post must be at least 250-words, respond to the specified prompt, and engaging the relevant assigned course readings. Students must also author original, substantive replies that exceed 100-words to two different colleagues’ posts. Original posts and replies must feature proper spelling, complete sentences, and, generally, correct grammar. Rules of Netiquette must also be followed. Posts and replies must be completed by the specified deadline. Since the objective of this assignment is to facilitate timely dialogue on the specified topic, late submissions of original postings and replies will not be permitted.
Important Note about Replies
Unoriginal or superficial replies, including those that feature filler language, merely parrot what the original poster has written, ask general questions without offering original thoughts, and those that offer feedback on the way will receive no credit. Greetings, comments on style and clarity of writing, and effusive or general praise do not count toward the 100 word-count requirement. Replies are expected to thoughtfully engage the substance of the articulated ideas.
Discussion Board Rubric
Criteria
Scoring per discussion board assignment
Post
2 Points
• Post meets 250-word word-count minimum
• Provides original, focused analysis and not mere summary
• Authored as an analytical and not narrative work.
• Thoughtfully addresses assigned prompt question(s) and/or topic
• Directly engages relevant course reading and/or other materials (lecture, film, etc.).
• Post is grammatically correct
• Completed by the deadline
Replies
2 Points: 1 Points Each Reply
• Substantive responses to two classmates’ posts.
• Replies engage colleagues’ specific points and ideas
• Replies do not simply talk about the post, offer empty praise of the given post, or parrot the original post.
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Replies are original and do not feature copied text from respondent’s original post or from other reply
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Replies exceed 100 words
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Greetings and general and effusive praise do not count toward word-count requirement nor do they take the place of thoughtful engagement with the ideas themselves.
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Replies under 100-words will not be counted at all.
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Replies are grammatically correct
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Rules of Netiquette are followed.
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Completed by the deadline
