Applying ethical theories to the real world

General Paper Guidelines:
4-5 Pages Double Spaced, Times New Roman (Or similar font structure), 12 Pt. Font.
4 Sources (Two from in-class material and two outside sources)
Support for finding credible sources can be found in our “course resources” module and as always the library has an amazing collection of material and
databases to choose from!
Source material may be cited using either MLA or APA, whichever you feel more comfortable and experienced with.
Works Cited page
Paper Structure and Content:
Introduction and thesis statement
Three main points to support thesis statement
A possible counterargument to your position
A response to the counterargument
Conclusion
General Topic Choices/Ideas:
Expansion on the terms used within the ethical theory (Such as Eudaimonia in virtue ethics or Categorical Imperative in Deontology). How do these terms
contribute to the theory overall, can they be applied to other situations outside of ethics, are the an integral part of the theory, and what would the ethical
theory look like without these terms (would it be as strong or acceptable?).
The strengths and weaknesses of the ethical theory. What is the strangest/most influential aspect of the theory? How do different philosophers get these
important points across? Is there a part of the theory that you believe to be misinterpreted or underappreciated? What is the theory’s greatest weakness, and
can these be easily corrected?
General Paper Guidelines:
4-5 Pages Double Spaced, Times New Roman (Or similar font structure), 12 Pt. Font.
4 Sources (Two from in-class material and two outside sources)
Support for finding credible sources can be found in our “course resources” module and as always the library has an amazing collection of material and
databases to choose from!
Source material may be cited using either MLA or APA, whichever you feel more comfortable and experienced with.
Works Cited page
Paper Structure and Content:
Introduction and thesis statement
Three main points to support the thesis statement
A possible counterargument to your position
A response to the counterargument
Conclusion
General Topic Choices/Ideas:
Applying ethical theories to the real world. For this topic you’ll be asked to look beyond just the theory itself into where it fits into society. You may choose to
address the theories place in social structure (friends, family, relationships, and duty to others) or government and politics (such as with Utilitarianism’s
connection the ‘for the greater good’ mentality). This topic is open to your individual opinions so long as you provide supporting evidence/material.