Posted: September 13th, 2017

midterm

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Your task in this midterm paper is to analyze an ethical case in depth. Begin by reading the case studies in the textbook. The case for your analysis must be selected from the case studies in the textbook. It is your choice which case you analyze.

Your midterm paper should consist of three parts:

a) Your analysis of the case study (2 pages). This means you should provide a brief overview of the case and examine why this particular case qualifies as an ethical issue. Imagine yourself to be a lawyer who argues the case before court. Before doing so, you need to become knowledgeable about similar cases and examine the ethical issue as comprehensively as possible to be able to give a fair analysis. This means you must perform research beyond the case study in the textbook. Find out as much as possible to allow you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issue, why it is disputed (opposing viewpoints), and what the different sides might argue. While performing your research, document your sources. You can save a lot of time later. Please write the analysis in complete sentences.

b) In order to craft an argument why human beings ought to act in a certain way, it will be necessary that you identify the value(s) and principle(s) that inform your own future argument. Note: The full argument will only be required for your final paper, not for the midterm. First identify what values are disputed in the case. Look at the major philosophical voices discussed in the course (e.g., Aristotle, Kant, Rawls, et al.) which potentially may inform your position. Determine how their reasoning may support your argument. Then select the most appropriate framework that seems to be applicable for arguing your case. Explain why you select this moral framework in a short paragraph and submit it in addition to your analysis. Dedicate time to study the position(s) to gain a comprehensive understanding. Check ETHICAL THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES.docx and research the theoretical framework that you judge to be most applicable for your argument. Your instructor will provide feedback regarding your choice of moral framework.

c) Submit your bibliography of all sources used, including academic resources online (use library databases) and textbook sources (each listed differently). Note that encyclopedias should be your first resource but should not be included in your final paper. Wikipedia should not be used as an academic resource. Note: the midterm serves as your preparation for the final paper, which will follow the same format but requires that you provide your own comprehensive argument in addition to the analysis of the case. Read your instructor’s comments on your midterm carefully, and use these in preparation for your final paper.