Assignment 5 – Kantian Ethics Name:

Typing your name is necessary to earn points on this assignment.

Instructions:

Watch the following video:

Trolley Problem 2

Write at least two paragraphs explaining what a Kantian would say should be done in the trolley case from the video. How would they reach this position? (Make sure to apply the categorical imperative.) Do you think they make the right judgment? Justify your responses.

A Note on Writing Assignments in this Class:

The ultimate purpose of every writing submission is to clearly and correctly explain and apply philosophical material
in your own words
. When writing your responses, imagine that the reader is not in the class and is entirely unfamiliar with the material. If the only introduction to the topic she has was your paper, would it give her proper understanding of the issues?
It is imperative that your submissions are in your own words
, using sentences that you could use in conversation. Using someone else’s words, or making slight changes to words from the text or another source, do not prove that you understand this material, so
explaining things yourself
is vital. Submissions will be evaluated using plagiarism detection software.

Begin writing your answer in this document (but use double-spacing) and save the file in x format. When you are ready to turn in your work, press ‘Upload’ in the appropriate area for this assignment. Each assignment is worth 30 points. Your response should begin just below this paragraph.

Assignment 4 – Utilitarian Ethics Name:

Typing your name is necessary to earn points on this assignment.

Instructions:

Watch the following video:

Trolley Problem 1

Write at least two paragraphs explaining what a utilitarian would say should be done in the trolley case from the video. How would they reach this position? (Make sure to appeal to the basic moral principles of the theory) Do you think they make the right judgment? Justify your responses.

A Note on Writing Assignments in this Class:

The ultimate purpose of every writing submission is to clearly and correctly explain and apply philosophical material
in your own words
. When writing your responses, imagine that the reader is not in the class and is entirely unfamiliar with the material. If the only introduction to the topic she has was your paper, would it give her proper understanding of the issues?
It is imperative that your submissions are in your own words
, using sentences that you could use in conversation. Using someone else’s words, or making slight changes to words from the text or another source, do not prove that you understand this material, so
explaining things yourself
is vital. Submissions will be evaluated using plagiarism detection software.

Begin writing your answer in this document (but use double-spacing) and save the file in x format. When you are ready to turn in your work, press ‘Upload’ in the appropriate area for this assignment. Each assignment is worth 30 points. Your response should begin just below this paragraph.