CSCI 174: Fall 2024

AI, Ethics, & Society

CSCI 174: Fall 2024

Lecture Activity: Utilitarianism, Deontological Ethics, Libertarianism

The following discussion questions are based on todays readings / videos:

  • : Sandel, Michael J. (2009). Chapter 1. Doing the Right Thing. Justice: What's the right thing to do?
  • : Chapter 2. Utilitarianism (Consequentialism)
  • : Chapter 3. Libertarianism
  • : Chapter 5. Kant (Deontological Ethics)
  • Pick One:
    • : Chapter 2. Utilitarianism (Consequentialism)
    • : Chapter 3. Libertarianism
    • : Chapter 5. Kant (Deontological Ethics)

Instructions

  1. Pick one of the following philosophical perspectives:
    1. Utilitarianism
    2. Deontological Ethics
    3. Libertarianism
  2. In your assigned group:
    1. One person: make a copy of this Google Doc and share the doc with the rest of your group.
    2. Answer the questions.

What to Submit

Paste a link to your team’s Google doc in the Moodle under Activity 2 to get credit for this assignment.