WRITE A TWO-PART PAPER, FOLLOWING THE OUTLINE BELOW:
PART I
Briefly describe the role of the professional in the occupation you choose to write about. Which moral principles (autonomy; justice; beneficence; fidelity; nonmaleficence) are most important in their profession? Explain.
Summarize the ethical theories of Aristotle, Kant, AND Mill, and discuss how their ideas are relevant to the profession. Here are the main focuses of the philosophers:
Aristotle: Virtues
Kant: Duty
Mill: Utility
PART II
Describe a real or imaginary ethical issue or dilemma (a serious situation that requires a challenging moral decision) that the professional must address. The issue involves ONE of the following (your choice):
duties & rights
truthfulness
privacy and confidentiality
conflicts of interest
social welfare
integrity & loyalty
Explain how you would resolve the dilemma, applying the ethical theories of Aristotle, Kant, AND Mill.
Your paper should demonstrate:
understanding of course concepts
ability to approach an ethical issue from the perspective of different moral theories
ability to apply various forms of ethical reasoning to a practical case
To support ideas you share in your paper, use at least three scholarly sources, including TWO journal articles or other sources from the Purdue Library: https://library.pnw.edu/ Please do not cite dictionaries, encyclopedias, blogs, social media platforms (such as X, TikTok, etc.), or videos. You may use your textbook as a source, but it will not be counted as one of the three required sources.
The body of the paper must be four full pages in length (cover and sources pages do not count). Use 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font; double-spacing, with 1-inch margins. Paper may be written in APA or MLA format. Submit your paper in Module 15, OR in the Essay Paper Assignment module. Please do not submit pages files; Word, docx and pdf documents are best. To attach and submit your paper, click “Add Attachments” (blue hyperlink).
