Paper 1: Evaluating Normative Theories and Applications #1 (sources: Text, Supplements, Essays)
Introduction
Explain what the study of ethics is and what “normativity” means (cite course materials).
Explain 3 of the moral theories discussed in the Timmons text thus far (cite course materials). Explanations should include an overview of the theories and include 1 argument for (think in terms of its strengths) and 1 argument against (think in terms of its weaknesses).
Apply the 3 moral theories to a Discussion Post #1 topic.
Evaluate the application(s) of the moral theories, i.e. which do you think offers the best guidance for the topic and why – compare it to the other two.
Explain your own ethical outlook on the Discussion Post #1 topic to which the theories were applied.
Conclusion