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wk_3_assignment.docxApplying an Ethical Theory
Please read these assignment instructions before writing your paper, and re-read them often during and after the writing process to make sure that you are fulfilling all of the instructions. Please also utilize the assignment guidance and the outlined model provided.
Overview The following short essay assignment is designed to help prepare you for an important part of the Final Paper. In this essay, you will do the following:
· Choose either the same ethical question you formulated and introduced in the Week One Assignment, or a different one based off the chosen topic below.
Topic Chosen
· Responsibility to Animals (Week Two)
· • Raising animals in factory farm conditions
· • Raising animals in alternative farming conditions
· • Hunting animals for sport
· • Using animals for scientific research, testing cosmetics, etc.
· • Consuming animal products (meat, dairy, eggs, leather, fur, etc.) obtained from animals raised in poor conditions
· Choose either utilitarian or deontological ethical theory to apply to the ethical question.
· Explain the core principles of that theory.
· Demonstrate how the principles of the theory support a certain position on that question.
· Articulate a relevant objection to that position.
Instructions Write a five-paragraph essay that conforms to the requirements below. The paper must be at least 1,000 words in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the. The paragraphs of your essay should conform to the following guidelines:
· Introduction The introduction should clearly state the ethical question under consideration, and define the essential issues. You may build upon the question and introduction you provided in the Week One Assignment; or you may choose a different question, but it must be based off the list of acceptable topics. Your introduction should include a brief remark about the kind of theory you will be using to approach this question. The last sentence of the introduction should briefly summarize the or position on the issue you think is best supported by this theory and succinctly state what the objection will be. Bear in mind that your essay will not be concerned with your own position on this issue, but what someone reasoning along the lines of the chosen theory would conclude; this may or may not be the position you took in the Week One Assignment.
· Body Paragraphs Each paragraph in the body should start with a topic sentence that clearly identifies the main idea of the paragraph.
· Theory explanation Explain the core principles or features of the deontological or utilitarian theory and the general account of moral reasoning it provides.
You must quote from at least one required resource other than your textbook that defends or represents that theory. Refer to the list of acceptable resources .
LIST OF ACCEPTABLE PRIMARY RESOURCES FOR THE WEEK
THREE ASSIGNMENT AND WEEK FIVE FINAL PAPER
These are the primary resources that you can cite when explaining a moral theory in order to fulfill the relevant portion of
the resources requirement.
* Indicates readings included in the “Required Readings” portion of the course.
Utilitarianism
*Mill, John Stuart. Utilitarianism, in the original version in the textbook, or in the version by Jonathan Bennett. Retrieved
from www.earlymoderntexts.com
• See the guidance for the required portions of the text.
Haines, W. (n.d.). Consequentialism. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Retrieved from
http://www.iep.utm.edu/conseque/
Singer, P. (2003). Voluntary euthanasia: A utilitarian perspective. Bioethics, 17(5/6), 526-541.
Deontology
*Kant, Immanuel. Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals in the original version in the textbook, or in the version by
Jonathan Bennett. Retrieved from www.earlymoderntexts.com
• See the guidance for the required portions of the text.
O’Neill, O. (1993). A simplified account of Kant’s ethics. In T. Regan (Ed.) Matters of Life and Death, 411-415.
Retrieved from http://users.manchester.edu/Facstaff/SSNaragon/Online/texts/201/O'Neill, Kant.pdf
Virtue Ethics
*Aristotle. (1931). Nicomachean ethics. (W.D. Ross, Trans.). Oxford, GBR: Clarendon Press. Retrieved from
http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8438/pg8438.html
• See the guidance for the required portions of the text.
Hursthouse, R. (2012). Virtue ethics. In E. Zalta (Ed.), The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Retrieved from
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-virtue/
MacIntyre, A. (1984). After virtue. Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press.
• Chapters 14-15 are included in Chapter 6 of the text.
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Feminist/Care Ethics
*Held, V. “Feminist transformations of moral theory.”
• Included in Chapter 6 of the text. See the guidance for the required portions of the text.
*Gilligan, C. (1982). In a different voice: Psychological theory and women’s development. Cambridge, MA: Harvard
University Press. Retrieved from
https://lms.manhattan.edu/pluginfile.php/26517/mod_resource/content/1/Gilligan In a Different Voice.pdf.
*Noddings, N. (2010). Maternal factor: Two paths to morality. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. (213-220)
(Ebook)
· Application Demonstrate how the principles or features of the deontological or utilitarian theory apply to the question under consideration and identify the specific conclusion that results from applying the reasoning characteristic of that kind of approach.
Your application should clearly show how the conclusion follows from the main principles and features of the theory as addressed in the previous paragraph. Please see the associated guidance for help in fulfilling this requirement.
· Objection Raise a relevant objection to the argument expressed in your application. An objection articulates a plausible reason why someone might find the argument problematic. This can be a false or unsupported claim or assumption, fallacious reasoning, a deep concern about what the conclusion involves, a demonstration of how the argument supports other conclusions that are unacceptable, etc. You should aim to explain this objection as objectively as possible, (i.e., in a way that would be acceptable to someone who disagrees with the argument from the previous paragraph).
Note that this does not necessarily mean that the objection succeeds, or that the conclusion the theory supports is wrong. It may be an obstacle that any adequate defense of the conclusion would have to overcome, and it may be the case that the theory has the resources to overcome that obstacle. Your task here is simply to raise the objection or present the “obstacle.”
· Conclusion The conclusion should very briefly summarize the main points of your essay.
Resource Requirements
· You must use at least two resources to support your claims.
· At least one of the resources should be one of the Required or Recommended Resources that represent the theory you have chosen, and must be drawn from the list of acceptable resources available in your online classroom.
· The other source should pertain to the particular issue you are writing about and should be drawn from the required or recommended readings in the course, or be a scholarly source found in the Unversity Library.
· You are encouraged to use additional resources, so long as at least two conform to the requirements above.
· The textbook does not count toward satisfying the resources requirement.
· To count toward satisfying the requirement, resources must be cited within the body of your paper and on the reference page and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
· If you are unsure about whether a resource fulfills the requirement, or need assistance in finding resources, please contact your instructor.
· PHI208.W3A1.08.2015
· Description:
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· Total Possible Score: 10.00
· Introduce the Topic, and Summarize the Conclusion or Position on the Issue
· Total: 0.50
· Distinguished - Introduces the topic under consideration in a way that clearly establishes its scope and significance and provides any necessary context. The introduction remains appropriately neutral between different positions on the issue. Effectively summarizes the conclusion or position on this issue that is best supported by this theory and what the objection will be.
· Proficient - Introduces the topic under consideration in a way that mostly establishes its scope and significance and provides most of the necessary context. The introduction remains appropriately neutral between different positions on the issue. Summarizes the conclusion or position on this issue that is best supported by this theory and what the objection will be. The introduction is slightly unclear or underdeveloped.
· Basic - Introduces the topic under consideration in a way that vaguely establishes its scope and significance and provides some of the necessary context. The introduction may be slightly biased toward one position. Vaguely summarizes the conclusion or position on this issue that is best supported by the theory and what the objection will be. The introduction is unclear and/or underdeveloped.
· Below Expectations - Attempts to introduce the topic under consideration; however, the introduction does not establish its scope, why it is significant, or provide the necessary context. The introduction may be significantly biased toward one position and may lack a summary of the conclusion or position on this issue that is best supported by this theory or what the objection will be. The introduction is significantly unclear and underdeveloped.
· Non-Performance - The introduction is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
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· Explain the Theory
· Total: 2.00
· Distinguished - Clearly and accurately explains the core principles or features of either the deontological or utilitarian ethical theory that will be applied to the chosen issue.
· Proficient - Explains the core principles or features of either the deontological or utilitarian ethical theory that will be applied to the chosen issue. The explanation is slightly unclear, inaccurate, or missing minor details.
· Basic - Partially explains the core principles or features of either the deontological or utilitarian ethical theory that will be applied to the chosen issue. The explanation is unclear, inaccurate, and/or missing relevant details.
· Below Expectations - Attempts to explain core principles or features of either the deontological or utilitarian ethical theory that will be applied to the chosen issue; however, the explanation is significantly unclear, inaccurate, and missing significant details.
· Non-Performance - The explanation of the theory is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
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· Apply the Theory to the Chosen Question
· Total: 2.50
· Distinguished - Effectively applies either the deontological or utilitarian ethical theory to the chosen question under consideration. Clearly and logically demonstrates how the specific practical conclusion(s) were arrived at on the basis of the main principles of the theory.
· Proficient - Applies either the deontological or utilitarian ethical theory to the chosen question. Demonstrates how the specific practical conclusion(s) were arrived at on the basis of the main principles of the theory. Minor details are unclear, or the reasoning is slightly weak.
· Basic - Applies either the deontological or utilitarian ethical theory to the chosen question. Vaguely demonstrates how the specific practical conclusion(s) were arrived at on the basis of the main principles of the theory. Relevant details are unclear, and/or the reasoning is somewhat weak.
· Below Expectations - Attempts to apply either the deontological or utilitarian ethical theory to the chosen question; however, does not demonstrate how the specific moral conclusion was arrived at on the basis of the main principles of the theory. Significant details are unclear, and/or the reasoning is significantly weak.
· Non-Performance - The application of the theory to the chosen question is either nonexistent or lacks the basic components described in the assignment instructions.
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· Raise a Relevant Objection
· Total: 2.00
· Distinguished - Raises a relevant objection and effectively explains how that objection exposes a weakness in the utilitarian or deontological argument. The objection is plausible and grounded in philosophical reasoning and factual evidence.
· Proficient - Raises a relevant objection and explains how that objection exposes a weakness in the utilitarian or deontological argument. The objection is slightly unclear or slightly implausible. The explanation of how that objection exposes a weakness in the chosen theory’s argument is slightly underdeveloped.
· Basic - Raises a somewhat relevant objection and minimally explains how that objection exposes a weakness in the utilitarian or deontological argument. The objection is somewhat implausible or unclear, and/or the explanation of how that objection exposes a weakness in the chosen theory’s argument is underdeveloped.
· Below Expectations - Attempts to raise a relevant objection, but the objection is highly implausible, lacks adequate explanation, and/or is irrelevant.
· Non-Performance - The raising of a relevant objection is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
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· Conclusion
· Total: 0.50
· Distinguished - Provides a clear conclusion that concisely summarizes the paper.
· Proficient - Provides a slightly unclear or insubstantial conclusion that summarizes the paper.
· Basic - Provides a largely unclear or insubstantial conclusion that summarizes the paper.
· Below Expectations - Provides a conclusion that is highly unclear, insubstantial, or disconnected from the main discussion of the paper.
· Non-Performance - The conclusion is either nonexistent or lacks the basic components described in the assignment instructions.
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· Resource Requirement
· Total: 1.00
· Distinguished - Cites two or more resources that meet the criteria outlined in the assignment instructions.
· Proficient - Cites two or more resources. At least one resource meets one of the criteria outlined in the assignment instructions. The other resource does not meet the criteria outlined in the assignment instructions.
· Basic - Cites at least two resources, but neither of the resources meets the criteria outlined in the assignment instructions. Alternatively, cites a resource that meets one of the criteria outlined in the assignment instructions, but does not include a second resource.
· Below Expectations - Cites one resource; however, the resource does not meet the criteria outlined in the assignment instructions. The second required resource is missing.
· Non-Performance - The use of resources is either nonexistent or lacks the basic components described in the assignment instructions.
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· Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
· Total: 0.50
· Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
· Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
· Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
· Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
· Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
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· Written Communication: APA Formatting
· Total: 0.50
· Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
· Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
· Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
· Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.
· Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
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· Written Communication: Word Requirement
· Total: 0.50
· Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.
· Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.
· Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.
· Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.
· Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
