Ethics Written Assignment
The scenario of the time bomb terrorist gives you the opportunity to ask yourself what you would do in this extreme circumstance. Consider if you were placed in such a situation — many lives are in danger because of a bomb. You are in a position where you have the terrorist in custody but he or she is refusing to give you the information needed to stop the bomb. Could torturing one person lead to the greater good — saving the lives of many?
In your assignment address each of the following points.
- What would a utilitarian do in this situation? Why?
- What would a Buddhist do in this situation? Why?
- What would you do in this situation? Why?
This is the instructors rubric for the assignment.
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Utilitarian’s response: Clearly states what the student believes a utilitarian would do and accurately uses the utilitarian perspective to support response. |
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Buddhist response: Clearly states what the student believes a Buddhist would do and accurately uses the Buddhist perspective to support response. |
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Personal response: Clearly states what the student believes she or he would do and has well thought out support for stance. |
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Length and format: 3-4 pages in APA format |
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Please no coping and pasting and I will need references.
Thank you!! 🙂
