Freedom and Authority

Overview Write a 2-3-page essay on a selected issue related to the tension between individual freedom and social institutions.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies: Show Less: -Competency 1: Explain the nature of ethical issues. e Explain the ethical basis for the relation of individuals to their government.
-Competency 2: Critically examine the contributions of key thinkers from the history of ethics. cDescribe the social contract theories of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau.
-Competency 3: Engage in ethical debate. =Assess the advantages and disadvantages of these theories as they relate to a selected issue.
-Competency 4: Develop a position on a contemporary ethical issue. -Apply traditional social contract theories to a selected contemporary issue.
-Competency 5: Communicate effectively in the context of personal and professional moral discourse. =Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of professional communities.

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