What would Aristotle say about the problem? What are the habits and virtues involved in the decisions? How do the decisions contribute to the flourishing of human nature or not? (1-2 pages) Next, analyze the moral problem using the tools of duty ethics studied in the course. What would Kant say about the problem? What can one do with a good will in these decisions? What are the duties required of people in this position? What would happen if the decisions made were universalized so that everyone had to make the same decision? (1-2 pages) Next, analyze the moral problem using the tools of consequentialist ethics studied in the course. What would Mill say about the problem? What are the pleasures and pains caused by these decisions or failure to act in these decisions? How can you balance the pleasures against the pains in these decisions? What course of action would result in the maximization of pleasure and the minimization of pain? (1-2 pages) Finally, choose which moral approach you think to be strongest and give reasons why you think so. (1/2-2 pages)
