W1-Q2: A Parole Fugitive at Princeton
A Princeton University student with a satisfactory school record was discovered to be a parole fugitive from Utah for crimes of theft and fraud. This case occurred during the 1990s; the fugitive used false documentation and a false name to obtain admission to the university, but on admission he performed well as a student. His identity was ultimately discovered by Princeton.28
What action should the university take? (Hint: There are two parts here. Your answer requires an assessment of the moral permissibility of the student’s actions first, then an assessment of the university’s options under the guidelines provided by virtue ethics).
