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In this course, you have looked at classical ethical theories of utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. You have also examin" rel="nofollow">ined different perspectives on ethical issues in" rel="nofollow">introduced by relativism, ethical egoism, and emotivism. For this paper, you will apply these theories and perspectives to a current issue.
Choose an ethical issue to write about. You may choose from the list below or, with approval from the in" rel="nofollow">instructor, select a different socially-relevant topic. It is recommended that you choose a topic that you are familiar with or that you have some in" rel="nofollow">interest in" rel="nofollow">in explorin" rel="nofollow">ing further. For the purposes of this paper, your topic should pertain" rel="nofollow">in to a current area of in" rel="nofollow">interest in" rel="nofollow">in the news and/or government policy forums.
Possible Issues
Corporate executive compensation
Corporate contributions to political campaigns
Human traffickin" rel="nofollow">ing
Mass in" rel="nofollow">incarceration and the prison in" rel="nofollow">industrial complex
The media and their responsibilities
Domestic surveillance
Whistleblowin" rel="nofollow">ing in" rel="nofollow">in government or in" rel="nofollow">in a busin" rel="nofollow">iness
Religion in" rel="nofollow">in the workplace
Ethical problems of gamblin" rel="nofollow">ing
Progressive taxation rates
Immigration reform in" rel="nofollow">in the U.S. and/or abroad
Women’s equality
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What are the ethical issues?
Where are there breaches of ethical behavior?
How could each ethical theory you cite help people thin" rel="nofollow">ink about what constitutes virtuous or ethical behavior?
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Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
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