This time, you will apply a Nonconsequential Ethical Theory – Kantian Ethics – to resolve the main ethical/moral issue.
Applied Ethics
Topic: Focusing on the same case as before, you will now complete the fourth step of the critical thinking process: 4)
Application. This time, you will apply a Nonconsequential Ethical Theory – Kantian Ethics – to resolve the main ethical/moral issue. Again, review the case study found in Mod. 4: Case Study: Saying No to the Boss. Follow the Sample Format: Application – Kantian Ethics, and submit to this Dropbox using MLA formatting. Please carefully review the Sample Mod. 6 Paper with Proper MLA Formatting” found below. Paragraph 1 – (150 words minimum) – Summarize Kantian Ethics. Include descriptions of the key terms/concepts: Universality and Respect-for-Persons. Use your own words. Do not use quotations. Paraphrase the information, and provide in-text citation(s) with the page number(s), where appropriate. In the Works Cited, be sure to cite your source(s). Apply Kantian Ethics following the Sample Format – Application – Kantian Ethics. Conclusion paragraph – (150 words minimum) – State the “best” option(s), and explain how a true Kantian would come to this conclusion. Describe the results of applying Universality and Respect-for-Persons. Use the Dropbox Grading Criteria to help guide your completion of this assignment. Dropbox Rules Use MLA Formatting. Double-space the entire document. Adjust all font color/style/size to black Times New Roman 12 pt. Put the heading in the upper left corner of the first page; include your name, the professor’s name, the course name, and the date. Use the document header to display your last name and page number in the upper right corner of each page. Put the “Works Cited” on the last page, and the total word count at the end of the document. Attach your submission in the proper Microsoft Word format .doc or .docx or .rtf. Review your TurnItIn Report. View the Reviewing a TurnItIn Report tutorial. Resubmit if necessary.
SAMPLE FORMAT – Apply Kantian Ethics
Please do not include the instructions in your submission
Rose Charpentier
Dr. Hopkins
Ethics Applied
15 August 2017
Paragraph 1
Discuss Kantian Ethics in your own words.
State the Ethical issue in proper format
What should X do about ________________?
1. List possible options. Notice I copy the same options I listed in my analysis chart. If I gave you feedback to correct options be sure to make those corrections.
Options
1. X could ____________________________________.
2. X could ____________________________________.
3. X could ____________________________________.
4. X could ____________________________________.
Apply Categorical Imperative/Universality
1. X could ____________________________________. Would I want all people, consistently, universally to _____________________? ) (fill in the action only) Answer Yes or No. State your rationale.
Example – Greg could study for the exam. Would I want all people, consistently, universally to study? Yes – Rationale – Studying/learning is a moral rule I would want all to follow. (See Kant Learning Activity)
2. Apply universality to every option.
Example – Greg could cheat on the exam. Would I want all people, consistently, universally to cheat? No – Rationale – Cheating is not a moral rule I would want all to follow. (See Kant Learning Activity)
3, Apply universality to every option.
4. Apply universality to every option.
Apply Respect (to remaining options) Is X exploiting someone (using someone for her own benefit)
1. X could ____________________________________. Is X exploiting anyone (using someone as a means to an end for her own gain)? No (so this is a good option).
2. Apply respect to all of the options remaining
3, Apply respect to all of the options remaining.
4. Apply respect to all of the options remaining.
Conclusion – If _________ were a Kantian she could ___________________________________________
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Reminder – the option or combination of options you choose must pass both tests.
Works Cited
Manias, Nicholas and Dave Monroe. The Moral Compass: An Introductory Guide to Critical Thinking and Applied Ethics. 1st ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2020.
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