How does utilitarianism support the ecological ethic

ASSIGNMENT 08 C06I Business Ethics Directions:Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the “Assignment Format” page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements. Respond to the items below. 1. What is traditional utilitarianism? With traditional utilitarianism, how do you determine what the moral thing to do on any particular occasion might be? Include mention of the four (4) considerations to determine what the moral thing to do on any particular occasion might be. 2. Why is utilitarianism attractive to many? Discuss three (3) reasons. 3. What is the ecological ethic? 4. How does utilitarianism support the ecological ethic? Grading Rubric Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment. CATEGORY Traditional Utilitarianism Defined (10 points) Exemplary 10 points Student provides a clear, logical description of traditional utilitarianism. Satisfactory 8 points Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of traditional utilitarianism. Unsatisfactory 5 points Student provides a weak or unclear description of traditional utilitarianism. 15 points Student provides a clear, logical discussion of how to determine the moral right with traditional utilitarianism, including 4 considerations. Unacceptable 2 points Student provides a poor discussion of description of traditional utilitarianism. 12 points 8 points 5 points Student provides a mostly Student provides a weak or Student provides a poor clear, logical discussion of unclear discussion of how discussion of how to how to determine the moral to determine the moral determine the moral right right with traditional right with traditional with traditional utilitarianism, including 4 utilitarianism, including 4 utilitarianism, including 4 considerations. considerations. considerations. Traditional Utilitarianism Considerations (15 points) Utilitarianism Attractive (15 points) 15 points Student provides a clear, logical discussion of why utilitarianism is attractive to many. 12 points Student provides a mostly clear, logical discussion of why utilitarianism is attractive to many. 8 points Student provides a weak or unclear discussion of why utilitarianism is attractive to many. 5 points Student provides a poor discussion of why utilitarianism is attractive to many. Ecological Ethic (10 10 points points) Student provides a clear, logical description of the ecological ethic. 8 points Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of the ecological ethic. 5 points Student provides a weak or unclear description of the ecological ethic. 2 points Student provides a poor description of the ecological ethic. Utilitarianism 20 points Supports Ecological Student provides a clear, Ethic (20 points) logical discussion of how utilitarianism supports the ecological ethic. 15 points Student provides a mostly clear, logical discussion of how utilitarianism supports the ecological ethic. 10 points Student provides a weak or unclear discussion of how utilitarianism supports the ecological ethic. 5 points Student provides a poor discussion of how utilitarianism supports the ecological ethic. Mechanics (20 Points) 15 points Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 8 points The paper is written in proper format with only 1-2 errors. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly. 10 points Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 5 points The paper is written in proper format with only 3-5 errors. Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. 5 points Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 2 points The paper is not written in proper format. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. 20 points Student makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Format (10 Points) 10 points The paper is written in proper format.