For this assignment, you will address the following three parts:Part 1: Ethical Theory SelectionFor this assignment, you will begin by selecting one Ethical Theory from the list below.– Divine Command Theory, Natural Law Ethics, or Kantian Ethics (subcategories of Deontological ethics)– Ethical Egoism or Utilitarianism (subcategories of Teleological ethics)– Ethical Subjectivism or Ethical Conventionalism (subcategories of Ethical Relativism)– Christian Ethics or Theological Ethics– Virtue EthicsPart 2: Moral Issue SelectionOnce you have selected an Ethical Theory above, apply it to a particular moral issue listed below:Abortion or Medical AbortionAnimal Rights or Animal WelfareArtificial Intelligence or TranshumanismAssisted Suicide or EuthanasiaCapital PunishmentCell Phones in Schools or Laptops in SchoolsCharter Schools or HomeschoolingCompensation for College AthletesFacial Recognition TechnologyGambling or GamingLGBT Individuals in the MilitaryGenetic Engineering or Designer BabiesGlobal Warming/Climate ChangeGun Control or Assault Weapons BanVaccinationsMedical or Recreational Marijuana UseMinimum Legal Drinking Age or Voting AgeNuclear weaponsPerformance Enhancing DrugsPornography or ProstitutionSanctuary CitiesSelect Bans on ImmigrationSlavery ReparationsTortureVaping and/or E-CigarettesPart 3: EssayWrite an essay (1,000-1,250 words) that applies an ethical theory (chosen from ethical theories above) to a particular moral issue (chosen from topics above). Be sure to include the following in your paper:Provide a brief introduction and thesis statement (100-125 words).Define or describe a selected moral issue involving an ethical dilemma (see topics below) (150-200 words).State one or more claims made by each opposing position on the selected moral issue (250-300 words).Select and describe a normative ethical theory that you will utilize in arguing for your position on the moral issue (150-200 words).Utilizing the selected normative ethical theory, provide one or more detailed arguments to support your position on the moral issue (250-300 words).In conclusion, express how your stance on the moral issue impacts your own behavior (100-125 words).Use and properly cite information from journal articles, philosophy dictionaries and encyclopedias. Thoughtfully integrate empirical data and/or statistics into your essay; data should not be excessive.
