ETH/316 Week 2

ETH/316 Week 2, Critical Thinking and Ethics:

Write a 200- to 350- word explanation of the relationship between critical thinking and ethics.

• Are the principles and rules of critical thinking applicable to ethical reasoning? Why?
• If everyone followed the rules and guidelines of logic, would there be a need for ethical decision making? Why? 

Use examples from the scenarios provided this week to support your answer.

ETH/316 Week 2, Critical Thinking Scenario:

Select a provided ethical scenario or choose one from section IV of Thinking Critically. 

Analyze your chosen scenario from a critical thinking perspective.

• What is the moral responsibility of all participants?
• What are the stakeholders' moral failings?
• What ideals or obligations are in conflict?
• What is the best outcome, given the consequences? 

Write a 350- to 700-word brief reflection of your analysis by describing the relationship between critical thinking and ethics. 

Note. Remember that this should be based on critical thinking, not on your personal opinion.