Unit
V Project: Building A Moral Argument Template
Complete the template by answering the questions fully. Keep
in mind, a moral argument is your decision or conclusion about a contemporary
issue, and your reasons why or your premises. In answering these questions, you
should be able to identify the moral theory or theories from Units I & II used
to develop your moral argument. Please
choose only one of the following topics to discuss: war, terrorism or torture.
1. Can war,
terrorism, or torture be justified? Why? Explain your answers and provide, at
least, two reasons why. Note: In
answering this question, be sure to establish a clear conclusion, one that takes
a clear side for or against the selected topic. Provide your response below:
2. In your answer to
question 1, what moral theory or theories from units I & II did you use for
your reasons why? Identify and define the moral theory or theories you used
fully. Provide your response below:
3. What are some specific examples, numbers, statistics or
facts (i.e. specific evidence) you can use from outside sources to help prove
your conclusion? Are your sources
reliable? Explain your answers. Provide your response below:
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