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Text Reading | Topics | Text Discussion Questions

At the conclusion of this session please post your discussion questions for the text and  for the case study as a single set of responses under the heading DQ2.

 

Session 2: Moral Philosophy & Moral Consideration 
 
Reading Assignments: 

 Robert Traer text: Chapters 1 & 2

Discussion Topics

Concept of Right & Good, Empathy & Reason, Anthropocentric & Non-Anthropocentric Ethics, Ethical Relativism, Ethical Traditions, Rule of Law, Ethical Presumptions.

Ethics & Science, Moral Consideration, Sense-Making, Evolution, Environmental Fit, Genetic Environment, Cognitive Plasticity, Ecosystem Emergent Properties & Relationships, Ascribing Value, Genetic Diversity, Self-Organizing Ecosystems

  Discussion Questions:

Please complete these text discussion questions. Be sure to research your answers and include APA citations and references

From Chapter 1: Answer questions 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, & 10.

From Chapter 2: Answer questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 12. 

Please include the question in the text followed by your answers. Cite and reference all answers in APA format. For all textual citations include the page number where the cited information can be found.

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