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Text Reading | Topics | Text Discussion Questions | Case Study

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: Ethical Theory and the Environment. 
 
Reading Assignments: 

Joseph R. Des Jardins Environmental Ethics (Fourth Edition), Chapter 2.

 

Discussion Topics

Individual Rights and Social Goods. Why Ethical Theory? Ethical Relativism. Natural Law-The Tradition of Teleology. The Utilitarian Tradition. Deontology: An Ethics of Duty and Rights. Social Justice and Property Rights.

 

  Text Discussion Questions:

Please complete discussion questions 2-4 for Chapter 2 of the Des Jardins text and post your answers to the lesson board. Again be sure to research your answers and include APA citations and references. 

 

  Case Study Selection for Class Discussion:

The River Dammed:
The Proposed Removal of the Lower Snake River Dams

Also review the sites below to become more familiar with the players and issues involved.

Columbia River Alliance

Save Our Salmon Organization on the Columbia & Snake Rivers

Students will be expected to discuss the discussion questions associated with this case in class.

Case Study Discussion Questions:

  1. Describe each of the major uses (positive impacts) of dams.
  2. Describe each of the major drawbacks (negative impacts) of dams.
  3. Who are the stakeholders in this case narrative and what are their positions in regards to the lower Snake River dams?  Briefly provide a reason for each group to hold its particular position.  Are there stakeholders that you believe are not mentioned in this case?  What might their positions be?
  4. What was the native American perspective on this project?

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