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Why is it important to understand the ethics of our society pre-9/11 in order to understand the differences in ethics post-9/11? |
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After 9/11, we, as a society, experienced a rise in patriotism. It has come under criticism that patriotism was "short lived". Do you believe this is a true statement? Why or why not? Explain your opinion using specific details to support your opinion. |
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What do you consider to be the ethical basis for the statement, "It takes a village to raise a child"? Do you believe this statement is a sound statement, why or why not? Whichever determination you make, is your decision based upon an inductive argument or a deductive argument? Explain your answer in detail using the material in Chapter One. |
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In what ways have you experienced changes in your opinions of what is considered ethical behavior since 9/11? Give specific examples that have personally change normalcy for you. |
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Referring to "How to be Good", David and Katie both feel they are "morally" right when they find themselves in conflict. Which of the fallacies discussed in Chapter One are most applicable? Use specific scenes and/or conversations to support your choices. |
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After reading "How to be Good", consider David's actions. David believes his actions will provide a means of repenting for his attitude toward his family. Ultimately it brings chaos instead. Why do you believe David's actions bring the opposite result than he intended? How could his actions be considered morally correct, yet destructive? |
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Consider the scientific research on human cloning. If human cloning becomes accepted in our society, which of the logical fallacies would apply? Choose two (2) fallacies and explain your interpretation of the fallacy and its application to human cloning. |
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If you believed the study of ethics would be the study of right vs. wrong, you thought similarly to a great many college students. Now that you have read Chapter 1, describe what ethics is to you and how studying ethics will be advantageous to you in your career. |
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Explain the difference between 'morality', 'ethics' and 'values'. |
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What would you do if you had a final exam the next morning at 8:00 a.m., and your boss called you to work a double shift the night before the exam? You have a duty and an inclination, how would you handle this dilemma in a morally acceptable fashion? |
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