Computer Ethics

Homework Assignment 4

Capchas Part 2

 

Building on the work you have already done in Homework Assignment 3, write an ethical analysis one of the ethical issues faced by "Kate", applying Kantianism and Rule Utilitarianism, using the following structure:

A. restate the ethical issue, alternatives, (the ethical agent is Kate), stakeholders and effects of alternatives on stakeholders.

B. Application of Kantianism.

  1. define Kantianism.
  2. as to each alternative, argue whether it would it be ethically acceptable under Kantianism.

C. Application of Rule Utilitarianism

  1. define Rule Utilitarianism
  2. as to each alternative, argue whether it would it be ethically acceptable under Rule Utilitarianism.

D. Conclusion - explain which alternative you would choose and why.

Review the Ethical Evaluation chart for guidance on what your analysis should demonstrate to be an outstanding analysis.

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