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Consider the governmental involvement in the 'right-to-die' case of Terri Schiavo. (March, 2005 – April, 2005). Review the concepts of naturalism and legal positivism. Which viewpoint reflects or represents the position of Mrs. Schiavo's parents…the position of her husband? Why? |
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Explain the difference between induction and deduction. Explain WHY the process of induction is more appropriate to crime solving. What are the shortcomings of inductive reasoning with regard to crime solving? |
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Explain why an ethical relativist would agree with the war in Iraq. It may be necessary to consider the intention of the war: was it only to find weapons of mass destruction or was it also to establish a democracy after the fall of Saddam Hussein? |
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Using the scenes from a favorite movie or television show, describe how the concepts of deduction and/or induction apply to finding the answer to a mystery. |
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The author finds that more public high schools are teaching American history with the use of inclusive multicultural principles rather than a historical viewpoint. Explain why you believe the author is finding this approach more attractive than the traditional approach to American history. |
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Often when we are asked to make a decision based on morals, we turn to what has been deemed "legal" for a moral decision. Therefore, what would be your argument, as an ethical relativist, be regarding the punishment given to Michael Faye for vandalizing a vehicle in Singapore? Explain why. |
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Advocates of gay marriages say it is their right to choose their marriage partner. Why do you think the opponents of gay marriages resort to the use of legal positions to counter the advocates' rights to choose? |
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Consumption of alcohol in the United States is proscribed until the age of twenty-one (21). Consumption of alcohol in some European countries is permitted at any age. What makes the difference between these places acceptable? Why would we permit someone under twenty-one (21) to drink if we were in Europe, but not if we were in the United States? |
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After reading the narrative "The Poisonwood Bible", is the author expressing inclusive or exclusive multiculturalism, and WHY? |
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As citizens of the United States, we are a part of America's melting pot. Explain how your ethnic background has been altered in order to meet the demands of the "All-American" culture. |
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Refer to the following cite and discuss the relevance of ethical relativism to punishment in other cultures. www.anatomy.usyd.edu.au/danny/anthropology/anthro-Varchive/april-1994/0322.html |
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Suppose we could boldly go where no man has gone before and travel to other worlds where life exists. What ethical issues of concern do you see in our visiting of other alien societies?
Here is the Federation's Prime Directive from Star Trek:
General Order 1: The Prime Directive
As the right of each sentient species to live in accordance with its normal cultural evolution is considered sacred, no Starfleet personnel may interfere with the normal and healthy development of alien life and culture. Such interference includes introducing superior knowledge, strength, or technology to a world whose socity is incapable of handling such advantages wisely. Starfleet lives and/or heir ship, unless they are acting to right an earlier violation or an accidental contamination of said culture. This directive takes precedence over any an all other considerations, and caries with it the highest moral obligation.
Do you agree with it? Disagree? Changes?
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