Assignments > Forum: Moral Philosophy

Due on Thu, 08/29 @ 11:59PM. 4 Points.

Forum Posting Instructions

Please complete the following assigned 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)

When you’re done:

• Post to the forum before class on Thursday, 08/29 by responding to the discussion prompts (below). Shoot for 400 words.
• Then, before midnight on Sunday, 09/01, respond to two of your classmates' posts.

Discussion Questions

When you’re done reading your two chapters (Chapter 1 and one of Ch 2, 3, or 5), please answer the two discussion questions below:

• In 2-3 sentences, describe the philosophical perspective and key moral commitments for the ethical framework you read about (either Utilitarianism, Libertarianism, or Kantian / Deontological Ethics).
• For the philosophical perspective you chose, answer ONE of the following questions:
  • What are your general reactions to this philosophical perspective? Feel free to discuss your thoughts on its merits, its limitations, or both.
  • Describe a time when the philosophical perspective you just selected was used to defend an idea or practice that you fundamentally disagreed with.

When you’re done, you will respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.