Applying an Ethical Theory
Please read these assignment instructions before writing your paper, and
> re-read them often during and after the writing process to make sure that
> you are fulfilling all of the instructions.
>
> *Overview*
> The following short essay assignment is designed to help prepare you for an
> important part of the Final Paper. In this essay, you will do the
> following:
>
> – Choose either the same ethical problem or question you discussed in
> the Week One Assignment, or a different one from the list of acceptable
> topics.
> – Choose either utilitarian or deontological ethical theory to apply to
> the ethical question.
> – Explain the core principles of that theory.
> – Demonstrate how the principles of the theory support a certain
> position on that question.
> – Articulate a relevant objection to the theory on the basis of that
> argument.
>
> *Instructions*
> Write a five paragraph essay that conforms to the requirements below. The
> paper must be 600 to 900 words in length (excluding title and reference
> pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford
> Writing Center. The paragraphs of your essay should conform to the
> following guidelines:
>
> 1. *Introduction*
> The introduction should be one paragraph, no more than 120 words. This
> should clearly delimit the ethical problem or question under
> consideration,
> and define the essential issues. You may build upon the problem you
> raised
> in the Week One Assignment, or you may choose a different topic, but it
> must be from the list of acceptable topics. The last sentence of the
> introduction should briefly summarize the conclusion or position on this
> issue that you think is best supported by this theory, and succinctly
> state
> what the objection will be. Remember that your essay will not be
> concerned
> with your own position on this issue, but what someone defending the
> chosen
> theory would conclude.
>
> 2. *Body Paragraphs*
> Each paragraph in the body should start with a topic sentence that
> clearly identifies the main idea of the paragraph. Each paragraph should
> have at least four sentences.
> 1. *Theory explanation:*
> This should be approximately 150words explaining the core principles
> or features of the deontological or utilitarian theory and the
> general
> account of moral behavior it provides.
> – You must quote from at least one required resource that defends
> or represents that theory. Please view this list of acceptable
> resources
>
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> .
> 2. *Application:*
> This should be approximately 150 words, and should address how the
> principles or features of the deontological or utilitarian
> theory apply to
> the problem or question under consideration and identify the
> specific moral
> conclusion that results from that application.
> – Your application should clearly show how the conclusion follows
> from the main tenets of the theory as addressed in the
> previous paragraph.
> Please see the associated guidance for help in fulfilling
> this requirement.
> 3. *Objection:*
> This should be approximately 150 words raising a relevant objection
> to the argument expressed in part “b.” A relevant objection is one
> that
> exposes a weakness in the theory as it applies to your problem,
> and so you
> should explain how it brings out this weakness.
> – Note that this does not necessarily mean that the objection
> succeeds, or that the conclusion the theory supports is
> wrong. It may be an
> obstacle that any adequate defense of the conclusion would have to
> overcome, and it may be the case that the theory has the resources
> to
> overcome that obstacle. Your task here is simply to raise the
> objection or
> present the “obstacle”.
>
> 3. *Conclusion*
> The conclusion should be one paragraph, no more than 150 words. The
> conclusion should very briefly summarize the main points of your essay
> and
> must contain a paraphrased restatement of your thesis.
>
> *Resources Requirements:*
>
> – You must use at least two resources to support your claims.
> – At least one of the resources should be one of the Required or
> Recommended resources that directly represent the theory you have
> chosen,
> and must be drawn from the list of acceptable resources
>
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> .
> – The other source should pertain to the particular issue you are
> writing about, and should be drawn from the Required or Recommended
> readings in the course, or found in the Ashford Library.
> – You are encouraged to use additional resources, so long as at least
> two conform to the requirements above.
> – The textbook does not count toward satisfying the resources
> requirement.
> – To count toward satisfying the requirement, resources must be cited
Introduction
The question of morality has long been a subject that continues to evoke mixed responses. With the changing dynamics in the world, it is becoming increasingly hard to keep track of morals. The concept of universality has seen to it that many traditional values have been eroded, and in the process, they have been replaced by newer, “conventional” morals. Such cases that have been subjected to criticism include the use of drugs, equality and those related to sexuality. The later has been given much attention due to the global………………