Write an essay that analyses how two ethical approaches would respond to a contemporary ethical dilemma. Justify which ethical approach you think provides the best outcome.
Choose 2 ethical approaches from the list below:
Utilitarianism
The Rights Approach
The Fairness or Justice Approach
The Common Good Approach
Kantian Ethics
Virtue Ethics
**Phrase your ethical dilemma as a question.
Introduction – State the purpose of the essay; What is your ethical dilemma?; State the 2 ethical approaches to be analysed. (50-100 words)
Body 1 – Explain how your first ethical approach would respond to the ethical dilemma and how it would determine an outcome. (150-200 words)
Body 2 – Explain how your second ethical approach would respond to the ethical dilemma and how it would determine an outcome. (150-200 words)
Body 3 – Justify with reasons which ethical approach you think provides the best outcome. Consider each outcome but also the strengths and limitations of each ethical approach. (250-300 words)
Conclusion – Revisit the purpose of the essay; Conclude with your main insights about ethical approaches. (50-100 words)
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