Category: Ethics

The Experience Machine a useless thought experiment, or does it apply to something that we are currently encountering in the tech-entangled world? Show me some parallel thinking by APPLYING the structure of the experience machine to some aspect of modern technology.
The discussion board post, should be about 300 words and include intext citations to support your stance
Click http://blog.practicalethics.ox.ac.uk/2010/04/morality-whats-disgust-got-to-do-with-it/
Click http://www.hhimwich.com/files/exper_machine_nozick.pdf

In our first written assignment you were asked to present arguments in support of positions on an ethical issue. We will continue with that same issue in this paper and will add ethical theory to that reasoning. Ethical theory is useful for providing support for the ethical principles used as the basis in ethical reasoning. This paper works on adding that dimension of ethical reasoning by connecting ethical theory to the arguments (or variations on them) developed in the first written assignment. (You may use only deontology and utilitarianism as the ethical theories.)
No additional sources are needed for this paper, but it’s a good idea to do a bit of research in scholarly, peer-reviewed journals through our school library since two of these will be required on the final paper.
You must use either MLA or APA formatting for this paper. The total number of words should be about 500 to 750, which is two to three pages.
Outline of paper:
1. Introduction and Formulation of Ethical Question
2. Position Statement
3. Explanation of Ethical Theory
4. Application of Ethical Theory in support of the position statement
5. Opposing Position Statement
6. Explanation of Ethical Theory
7. Application of Ethical Theory in support of the opposing position statement
Elaboration on outline:
1. The section should be a somewhat revised or developed version of the Introduction from Written Assignment #1. (Approx. 50-100 words)
2. The position statement should be the same or modified based on your further reflection or comments from the instructor on your Written Assignment #1. (Approx. 10-20 words)
3. In this section, please select from Kant’s deontology or Mill’s utilitarianism based on which theory best supports the arguments from this side of the debate, and provide a brief overview of that ethical theory, including it’s main principles and how they can be applied to an ethical question. Apply that issue very simply to an ethical question that differs from the one you are using in your assignments, e.g, whether it is appropriate to lie in order to get what one wants. (Approx. 100-150 words)
4. Apply the ethical theory you have summarized to your issue and show how it can be used to support the position statement. (Approx. 50-100 words)
5. This section should be like section 2., but articulate the other side of the issue. (Approx. 10-20 words)
6. Please select that ethical theory (either Kant’s or Mill’s) that can best be used to support the opposing position statement. If the same ethical theory is the one that can best be used to support both position statements, then skip this section of the outline and go on to the final section. (Approx. 100-150 words)
7. This section should be like section 4., but should apply ethical theory in support of the opposing side of the issue. (Approx. 50-100 words)
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Assignment Objectives
After completing this assignment you should be able to:
Formulate ethical arguments for two sides of an ethical debate
Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply ethical reasoning
Understand and apply ethical theory to ethical issues

Assignment Instructions:
Choose one contested development in the history of your profession or field of study (Electrical Engineering Industry) and based on research and complete the worksheet.
Please keep in mind there must be some ethical conundrum addressed. However, for this “case study,” there does not need to be a particular story or article and the resources you gather might be for background information. For example, much has been made over Elon Musk’s interpretation of the right to free speech. But since STEM includes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, you are free to focus on any conundrum or dilemma from any of those areas. As a reminder, if you cannot apply your moral compass to defend your position on the topic, you need to rethink your subject.
For this case study, again be sure to apply a detailed ethical system to the selected case. Consider at least three specific aspects of an ethical rationale (e.g. utilitarianism, moral relativism, contractarianism, etc.) for your discussion of whether the instance is moral and your discussion of leadership recommendations.

1. Complete the reading and video below.
Mill’s Utilitarianism, Utilitarianism Download Utilitarianism. Please read the section entitled, “What is Utilitarianism.”
Please watch: Video: The Trolley ProblemLinks to an external site.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOpf6KcWYyw
2. Consider the following questions:
Should you pull the lever to change the trolley’s course so that it kills one worker but saves the life of the five workers who would have been killed had you not acted? Explain your answer.
How might Mill’s utilitarianism lead to the conclusion that one should act to sacrifice the one in order to save the lives of the many (five)? (Make sure to quote Mill in your response to this question.)
The video presents a variation on the traditional trolley problem with its option that one could choose to push a very large man from a bridge onto the tracks so that the train would be stopped before killing the five workers. Would you push the large man onto the track? What does this variation reveal about Mill’s consequentialist reasoning that might be problematic?

Your research paper will be on a suitable ethics topic, and it must be approved by the instructor in Week 2. Utilize the table of contents of your textbook for suggestions on appropriate topics for research or find current events in business related sources.
Coordinate your chosen topic with the Instructor prior to gathering your authoritative resources. This is to ensure the topic is suitable for the assignment.
The research paper length: at least 10 pages (content). These 8 pages do not include the Title Page and References. Ensure that you include a Title Page and all References (a minimum of 8 are required), which were cited within the content of your paper. APA papers are double-spaced with one-inch margins. This Major Research Paper endeavor will account for 20% of the final grade.
(I chose to my topic on the issues faced by many who work in the conservation field with the public, and how conflicts arise between people that live near conservation areas. The population is ever-growing and people want to use conservation land for human use and benefit. The idea of the paper is to discuss these issues and find solutions that benefit the public and wildlife)

please see syllabus pages 20 to 24 for the full instruction.
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I also attached my outline for the topic you can start with.

Please read the article I provided about the ethical dilemma (Smashing Printers), and answer the questions.
Question 1 is “What is the ethical dilemma?” This must be one paragraph and 7-10 sentences long. If you can make it 8 sentences that would be great! (my professor got mad for this part being so long even though the rubric says 7-10 sentences)
Question 2 is “What are the options in dealing with the situation?” Just list a couple of options on how you can resolve this. (Personal opinion)
Question 3 is “What is your decision? Why? What are the possible consequences of your decision?” This will be the longest part of your paper, and your decision should be supported by information in the textbook. Out of the options you listed in question 2, pick one that you seems is the best option.
The only sources should be from the article and the textbook. I added the textbook (A Decision Making Process for Ethics) to the files, but I do not know if you can fully access it. Please let me know as soon as possible because it is very important you use the textbook as well.
Also please do not add direct quotes from the article or textbook. My professor got mad at me for that for some reason.
I am sorry for all this information, but everything you need is in the files, as well as the assignment template. Please add in-text citations, but do not worry about the reference page. I will handle that. Please get back to me to confirm you got all this, and let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! 🙂

Please read the article I provided about the ethical dilemma (Smashing Printers), and answer the questions.
Question 1 is “What is the ethical dilemma?” This must be one paragraph and 7-10 sentences long. If you can make it 8 sentences that would be great! (my professor got mad for this part being so long even though the rubric says 7-10 sentences)
Question 2 is “What are the options in dealing with the situation?” Just list a couple of options on how you can resolve this. (Personal opinion)
Question 3 is “What is your decision? Why? What are the possible consequences of your decision?” This will be the longest part of your paper, and your decision should be supported by information in the textbook. Out of the options you listed in question 2, pick one that you seems is the best option.
The only sources should be from the article and the textbook. I added the textbook (A Decision Making Process for Ethics) to the files, but I do not know if you can fully access it. Please let me know as soon as possible because it is very important you use the textbook as well.
Also please do not add direct quotes from the article or textbook. My professor got mad at me for that for some reason.
I am sorry for all this information, but everything you need is in the files, as well as the assignment template. Please add in-text citations, but do not worry about the reference page. I will handle that. Please get back to me to confirm you got all this, and let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! 🙂

The political debate about Abortion – For or Against? What is your Religious or Spiritual Position?
2) Arguments “AGAINST”
a) What is your evidence of support (EVIDENCE DO YOU HAVE)
b) ethical challenges (RIGHT OR WRONG) “FOR”
c) Your personal connection “AGAINST”
Argument should be “AGAINST” using a christianity basis for reasoning.

The political debate about Abortion – For or Against? What is your Religious or Spiritual Position?
2) Arguments “AGAINST”
a) What is your evidence of support (EVIDENCE DO YOU HAVE)
b) ethical challenges (RIGHT OR WRONG) “FOR”
c) Your personal connection “AGAINST”
Argument should be “AGAINST” using a christianity basis for reasoning.