Final Paper
In this course, we look at classical ethical theories of
utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. We also examine different
perspectives on ethical issues introduced by relativism, ethical egoism, and emotivism.
For this paper, you will apply these theories and perspectives to a current
issue, selected from the list of issues below.
Choose one of the ethical issues from the list below to
research and write about. It is recommended that you choose a topic that you
are familiar with or that you have thought about previously. For example, you
might choose an issue that either worries you or enrages you, you might choose
one that you have worked on, or you might choose one that relates to recent
events in your community.
Possible Issues
Corporate executive compensation
Corporate contributions to political campaigns
Affirmative action
The media and its responsibilities
Domestic surveillance
Whistle blowing in government or in a business
Religion in the workplace
Pornography
Consumer tracking
Ethical problems of gambling
Progressive taxation rates
Immigration
Women’s equality
In your paper, you will apply the ethical theories and
perspectives to the issue that you select. You do not have to use all six, but
you should apply at least two ethical theories and at least one ethical
perspective in your paper. Make sure that you write primarily on ethical topics
and concepts; do not get distracted by doing analyses that apply political,
economic, religious, or legal perspectives. Describe, compare, and apply the
ethical theories and perspectives to the topics. Explain how the theories and
perspectives would analyze the issue. What are the ethical issues? Where are
there breaches of ethical behavior? How could each theory help us think about
what would constitute virtuous or ethical behavior?
The paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding
title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use
at least five scholarly resources from the Ashford University Library other
than the textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources within the text of
your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including
samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, located within the
Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.
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