Please read p. 3-14 in the book.
The case of the Overcrowded Life Boat is posted on
Blackboard under “Course Documents” in two documents, page 1 and page 2).
The first two lectures, Introduction Part I and Introduction
Part II cover this material.
Please answer the following questions:
- Do you think that the defendants in this case are guilty of murder (see the penal code on p. 2) or were they justified in their action? (See definition on p. 2). Why or why not?
- Do you think that the actions of the crew were morally right? Why or why not?
- What would a utilitarian philosopher argue, and what would a deontological philosopher, such as Kant, say? (For the ethical theories, see p. 7-14)
Please post your response (with the title “Life Boat”) on
your blog no later than Sunday, March 10, 2013.
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