Assignment 2 Decision-making and Philosophy Part II Philosophy and.docx
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This document provides instructions for Assignment 2 which asks students to write an 8-10 page research paper analyzing a current social issue relevant to their community from multiple perspectives. Students are asked to identify the social issue, present at least two points of view on the issue from news articles, explain how the issue relates to their community and the religious and social norms that inform different views. They also must explain how a relevant ethical theory and political theory would approach analyzing the issue and reaching a conclusion, supported by course texts and other approved sources.
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- 1. Assignment 2: Decision-making and Philosophy Part II: Philosophy and the Community Whereas Part I focused on how you as an individual are impacted by a particular decision, Part II focuses on the individual as a member of a community. Thus, you will write an eight- to ten-page research paper based upon a current event/pressing social issue that is relevant to your community. You should address the following points in your analysis: Identify a social issue Identify news articles that present at least two different points- of-view on the issue Explain why the issue is relevant to your community Explain the nature of religious belief and identify the social norms and religious values/beliefs that inform the various perspectives on the issue Explain a relevant ethical theory Explain a relevant political theory Analyze how the chosen theories might approach the issue, including the relevant considerations and the ultimate conclusion reached. You will be expected to explain the relevant theories with support from the course texts (with particular emphasis placed on the primary texts) and from pre- approved secondary sources (including, but not limited to, the course text, online lectures, and a list of suggested online resources).