Your second paper will be an argumentative paper. You will be arguing for the application of a specific ethical framework. This ethical framework will be applied to a specific area, institution, or group. Explain why the ethical framework you have chosen is best suited for the application. For example, the rules of the road (Do not use this topic) are based on Rule Utilitarianism because of the need and desire to decrease danger on the roadways.
Ethical Frameworks:
Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics
Kantian Deontology
Act Utilitarianism
Rule Utilitarianism
Potential Topics (This list is not exhaustive.):
Student Code of Conduct
Governmental policy at the federal level.
Social clubs
Corporations
etc.
Tasks:
Pick a topic and identify the ethical framework that best fits it.
Do some more research on the topic and the ethical framework you have chosen.
Start with the https://plato.stanford.edu
This source will not count towards your two peer revied articles.
It is only a good starting place.
University Libraries : Texas State University (txst.edu)
PhilPapers: Online Research in Philosophy
Storyboard or outline your paper.
What arguments will you be using to justify the specific ethical framework?
Are there any examples that would highlight the benefits?
Write a rough draft of your paper.
Have a friend or classmate help you identify any mistakes in your paper.
Make corrections on your final draft.
Requirements:
1000 words
It is recommended to use a 5 paragraph format.
Introduction
Argument
Counter Argument
Rejoinder
Conclusion
Clearly identify at least one argument.
At least two peer reviewed journal articles from outside of the course materials.
Your paper must be formatted.
OWL // Purdue Writing Lab.
Bibliography
Remember to keep it simple.
Keep your language straight forward.
Do not plagiarize.
