In Chapter 3 (p. 32), the author argues that feelings, desires, and preferences are not reliable criteria for analysis of moral issues or trustworthy guidelines for action and provides two broad reasons why.
Accordingly, express the actual argument by providing the missing premises below:
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3) Thus, feelings, desires, and preferences are not reliable criteria for analysis of moral issues or trustworthy guidelines for action.
Use the internet, a newspaper, or magazine sources to locate an appropriate example that presents an argument that appeals to the individual’s feelings, desires, and preferences. The example could be a cartoon, an article, or advertisement.
Analyze the example you found by following the form provided in the key points section. Write out the basic (or general) form of the argument first, then your analysis.
In a summary paragraph, consider why a person’s feelings, desires, and preferences are not reliable ethical guides.
Thinking Critically About Ethical Issues, 9th Edition – 5 Year Option
By: Vincent Ruggiero
