Unit 2: The Definition of Ethics and the Foundation of Moral Development

Many of the major contributors to ethical theory were described in your Chapter 1 eGuide. Your Project Assignment is to select one of the major contributors listed on the next page and prepare a written Project.

Select one of the major contributors listed below and write a 2−3 page paper addressing the below topics and questions.

Major contributors

Kemerling, Garth. (Nov.23, 2011). John Locke. [Article]. Philosophy Pages. Retrieved fromhttp://www.philosophypages.com/ph/lock.htm

Kemerling, Garth. (Nov.24, 2011). Immanuel Kant. [Article]. Philosophy Pages. Retrieved fromhttp://www.philosophypages.com/ph/kant.htm

Kemerling, Garth. (Nov.24, 2011). John Stuart Mill. [Article]. Philosophy Pages. Retrieved fromhttp://www.philosophypages.com/ph/mill.htm

Kemerling, Garth. (Dec. 30, 2011). John Rawls. [Article]. Philosophy Pages. Retrieved fromhttp://www.philosophypages.com/dy/r.htm#rawl

Introduction

In one or two paragraphs, describe the person and his background.

Ethical Theories

State the theorist’s contribution to ethical theory and the significance of the theory to our study of ethical decision making and ethical performance. Apply the person’s theory to a recent event in the news using current newspapers, periodicals such as Time, Newsweek, or others.

To find an ethical issue in the news, go to the following websites:

Conclusion and Recommendation

Note: You may conduct your own search using the Library or an internet source engine, but be sure to cite your sources. Prepare your report in APA format citing source material in the body of the text and listing your references at the end of the document.

Before you submit your Assignment, you should save your work on your computer in a location and with a name that you will remember. Make sure your Assignment is in the appropriate format (Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, or other), then, when you are ready, you may submit on the Dropbox page.