Critically assess Scholttman and Sebo’s analysis of the ethics of food production and food consumption.
Explain one or more of the primary principles of Utilitarianism and how he would apply it to the train scenario to decide what I should do
August 1, 2019Applying Utilitarianism Theory on Environmental Issues.
August 1, 2019Critically assess Scholttman and Sebo’s analysis of the ethics of food production and food consumption.
Question Description
Students are required to write a 2,000-word essay on ONE of the following questions. Consult Week Two and Week Six lecture slides for full details of the assignment. 1. Critically assess Scholttman and Sebo’s analysis of the ethics of food production and food consumption. 2. Identify the diet that Boucher recommends and compare it to the diet endorsed in Cowspiracy. Which diet is ethically superior and why? 3. Is carbon trading an appropriate response to climate change? Why or why not? 4. Is geoengineering an appropriate response to climate change? Why or why not? Students can also design their own question, subject to instructor approval. Consult with your TA or with professor Lamey if this option interests you.
