- The decision whether to mandate mask-wearing in Minot, North Dakota, was contentious—and perhaps worsened by the polarized politics being fanned by politicians. But were there also ethical issues involved in the choices of whether to wear a mask, whether to mandate mask-wearing, and whether to obey that mandate? It is easy to come down on one side or another in this debate, but as you listen to the various actors (and to the larger public debate you have been exposed to), can you identify legitimate principles or values or goods that are truly in conflict—and that make decisions about whether to mandate mask wearing tough decisions?
- Were there any actors in this story that showed practical wisdom, and if so, in what way?
Additionally, use cites from Aristotle’s “Nicomachean Ethics” related to practical wisdom when actors make choices.
Article:
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/02/15/inside-the-worst-hit-county-in-the-worst-hit-state-in-the-worst-hit-country