Ethics and politics

900-word

Background of achievement

-In class

-Individually

-With language correction tools (dictionary, grammar…)

-With reasonably annotated texts

-Minimum 900 words

Analyze and try to solve one of the following problems by testing two approaches.

Then judge the respective effectiveness of each of these two approaches.

Instructions:

-Don’t forget to highlight a conflict of values from the dilemma you will analyze.

– Pay attention to the quality of the language and the clarity of your words.

-Write down the total number of words in your essay at the end of the essay

-Don’t forget to establish a clear problem (!)

Question of ethics:

a. From this article and relevant authors (one being Jonas), is the way we have handled the current health crisis ethical?

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/canadas-reponse/ethics-framework-guide-use-response-covid-19-pandemic.html

Elaborating the philosophical problem of the question

Clear and relevant formulation of a philosophical problem: concepts, definitions, reference to two philosophical conceptions, identification of aspects of the problem, philosophical issues;

Making a relevant synthesis of the process.

25 %

Presentation of the contribution of philosophers to the treatment of the issue

A faithful presentation of philosophers’ arguments on the issue;

Relevant reference to the sociohistorical context of the contribution.

30 %

Producing a coherent argument on a philosophical question

Formulating a thesis;

Making credible and relevant arguments;

Making a credible and relevant objection and response;

Appropriate use of one or more philosophers.

35 %

Language quality

Adequacy of vocabulary;

Respect for spelling, grammar and syntax.

10 %

Final target: To judge ethical problems in contemporary society.