Dialogue Project: Engage A Community Member

Dialogue Project You Will Engage A Member Of the Community Outside Of

You will engage a member of the community outside of the classroom in a dialogue about each of the ethical topics that are the focus of this class. You will write a paper (1,000-1,500 words) in which you describe your dialogue, draw critical conclusions about the dialogue, and defend your own thesis about the ethical topics discussed. The paper should include a report of the dialogue, an evaluation of the dialogue, and your own thesis about each of the topics.

Paper For Above instruction

Your assignment involves conducting an in-depth dialogue with a member of your community on the core ethical topics covered in this course. The process includes planning and executing a conversation about issues such as abortion, euthanasia and assisted suicide, sexual morality and gay marriage, biotechnology, punishment and the death penalty, violence and war, environmental ethics, and animal welfare. You will then analyze the dialogue, evaluating your partner's perspectives in relation to course materials, and defend your own ethical positions rooted in relevant frameworks.

Specifically, your paper must include the following components:

1. An overarching thesis about ethics, the importance of dialogue, and your personal stance on the discussed topics. This sets the context for your project and offers your guiding perspective.
2. A detailed description of the dialogue: where, when, with whom, and why you chose this person. Include the partner’s relevant backgrounds or expertise and your expectations regarding what you hoped to learn from this engagement.
3. An analysis and evaluation of your partner’s opinions on each ethical issue:
   • State whether you agree or disagree with their views and why.
   • Identify arguments they used that could be strengthened or improved.
   • Discuss the moral frameworks (utilitarianism, deontology, natural law, etc.) your partner employed or aligned with.
   • Indicate which authors or theories from the course your partner would agree or disagree with.
4. Your own conclusions on each ethical issue:
   • Present your thesis or main argument for each topic.
   • Identify your ethical framework (e.g., utilitarian, deontological, natural law).
   • Explain which authors or ideas you agree or disagree with.
   • Address counterarguments or objections and how you respond to them.
   • Connect your opinions with those of your dialogue partner, highlighting commonalities or differences.
5. A concluding summary: Recap your main arguments, reflect on what you learned from the dialogue, and discuss how the interaction influenced your perspectives.

Additional guidelines: Plan your dialogue carefully, prepare questions in advance, and choose a partner who offers a different perspective or relevant expertise. The conversation can occur in person, via phone, Skype, or email, and should last at least one hour. Maintain politeness and courtesy throughout. You may keep your partner’s identity anonymous if they prefer. Providing concrete case examples and follow-up questions will enrich the discussion. When finished, write your paper, connecting course material to your dialogue, and supporting your points with credible scholarly references.

References

• Beauchamp, T. L., & Childress, J. F. (2019). Principles of Biomedical Ethics. Oxford University Press.
• Gert, B. (2014). Morality: Its Nature and Justification. Oxford University Press.
• Hare, R. M. (2014). The Language of Morals. Oxford University Press.
• Kant, I. (1785). Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. Cambridge University Press.
• Mill, J. S. (1863). Utilitarianism. Parker, Son, and Bourn.
• Norcross, A. (2015). Easy Virtue. Oxford University Press.
• Singer, P. (2011). Practical Ethics. Cambridge University Press.
• Sagoff, M. (2018). The Economy of the Earth: Philosophy, Law, and the Environment. Cambridge University Press.
• Sandel, M. (2010). Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
• Wolff, R. P. (1973). The Authority of Reason: An Essay on Rationality and the Rational Life. Harvard University Press.