ERH-207W-02 ETHICS
REFLECTIVE ESSAY-
In this reflective essay I compare my stances on the issues from my two previous papers on Just War Theory and the Theory of Suicide and come to a conclusion based on combining my viewpoints.
I did not change my mind at all during the course of the semester: I instead gained a better understanding of my ideas and developed a hybrid utilitarian viewpoint from which to judge most ethical dilemmas. After having a chance to lay out arguments and analysis for my views, I only feel more justified for having the views that I do regarding each issue.
ESSAY ON SUICIDE-
This essay attempts to explain a justification for suicide based on utilitarian views whilst examining historic viewpoints as well as more modern interpretations and provides multiple points of view, considering objections as the essay moves along.
Stance: Suicide is justifiable in certain circumstances…
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ESSAY ON JUST WAR THEORY-
This essay attempts to explain a justification for war based on utilitarian views whilst examining historic viewpoints as well as more modern interpretations and provides multiple points of view, considering objections as the essay moves along.
Stance: War is justifiable based off of a combination of utilitarian viewpoints and points brought up in the Summa Theologica…
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