1. What would Utilitarian ethics, Kantian ethics, and Virtue Theory assess as the correct moral decision? Apply each of these theories to the scenario, explaining and analyzing how they might apply.
2. By your own evaluation, what decision is the morally correct one? Why? Defend your position.
3. Which of these moral theories seems more compelling or correct to you? Defend your position.
4. What moral theory seems the most problematic and why (you might consider the objections to these views we have studied in class)?
The primary criteria for evaluating papers will involve a demonstrated understanding of the arguments/positions relevant to the paper topic, the soundness of arguments for one’s own position regarding the topic and general clarity of expression. That is to say, papers will be graded for philosophical content and writing style. If you have difficulty in expressing your points clearly through writing, I suggest you plan on writing many drafts of your essay and that you seriously consider working with the writing center/tutors in order to strengthen your essays.