Write about 200 words for EACH prompt. Total 4 prompts!!!
Your grade will depend on three factors: one, that you actually post something and, two, that it is relevant to the discussion, and three, that it is insightful.
Prompt 1: Challenger
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One of the worst disasters in NASAs history, the Challenger explosion could have been avoided. If you were a Kantian–living your life in accordance with the principle of the Categorical Imperative, how would you have handled the situation?
Prompt 2: Mylan Pharmaceuticals and the Epi Pen
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When Rawls talks fair distribution, this can also be applied to the fair distribution of goods and services. The idea is that behind a “veil of ignorance” we will choose to live in a world in which goods and services are equally distributed and benefit the least advantaged among us, since, in light of self interest, the least advantaged might be us. Analyse the Epi Pen case study and point to the ethical issues that arise therein.
Prompt 3: Enron
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Consider this case from a Virtue Ethics point of view. What would Aristotle say about those in charge of Enron’s downfall? What were some of the vices that are highlighted here or the virtues that are lacking?
Prompt 4: Housing Allowance
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From a Care Ethics perspectives, is Winston acting ethically? Why or why not?
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