HSM 311 Discussion Posts Week 1 – 5
HSM.311 Week 1 Discussion Post 1 – Logical Theories: Briefly describe deontological and teleological theories. What does each theory say about the relationship between good vs. evil? Give your opinion on which theory makes the best ethical arguments and why.
HSM 311 Week 1 Discussion Post 2 – Rule Utilitarianism: Briefly analyze rule utilitarianism and its focus on rule over action. Taking the Golden Rule “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” make an argument for how this can be both ethical and unethical.
HSM’311 Week 2 Discussion Post 1 – Last Resort: Do you think negotiating a peace with the Taliban and al-Qaeda have been more ethical than invading Afghanistan one month after the U.S. was attacked on 9/11? Respond to atleast two of your classmates’ postings.
HSM 311 Week 2 Discussion Post 2 – The Relatively of Just War Theory: In 250-300 words, provide a comprehensive answer using your reading, knowledge and experience for this Discussion Question. Does Just War Theory truly justify the triumph of good over evil, or is it simply a justification for the use of force relative to the side one is on? Apply three Just War tenets to the United States and those same Just war tenets to the al-Qaeda and explain if the war on terrorism is absolutely just to one side, or if it is just relative to the side one is on. Respond to atleast two of your classmates’ postings.
HSM.311 Week 3 Discussion Post 1 – Ethics and the United Nations: What ethical theories studied in this course could justify the United Nations as an ethical organization? Do you believe that the U.N. is ethical in theory and in practice (or neither)? Qualify your argument
HSM 311 Week 3 Discussion Post 2 – Humanitarian Warfare: Briefly analyze Just War Theory and its application to humanitarian intervention. Was the U.S. use of force in Somalia in 1993 justified morally? Why or why not?
HSM’311 Week 4 Discussion Post 1 – Waterboarding: U.S. policy states that “the use of torture is illegal.” There is a known terrorist mastermind in U.S. custody who is unwilling to divulge his wealth of information. Top CIA officials support the clandestine use of waterboarding to elicit his information that is judged could help thwart an imminent terrorist attack. Give an ethical argument for and against the use of waterboarding on this subject
HSM 311 Week 4 Discussion Post 2 – Justifying Terrorism: Is terrorism simply “the poor man’s” use of force? If nations can justify war, can non-state actors? Using Just War Theory, give a justification for and against the use of terrorism through the lens of Hezbollah.
HSM.311 Week 5 Discussion Post 1 – The USA Patriot Act: Do you believe that the costs to our liberties are worth the security measures that the Act provides? Does the principle of U.S. liberties trump the practical realities of homeland security?
HSM.311 Week 5 Discussion Post 2 – The FOURTH AMENDMENT in the 21st century: Understanding the powers given to the federal government to search, seize, and survey under the USA PATRIOT Act, do you feel that the 4th Amendment is being violated? Make a coherent argument for or against the USA PATRIOT Act vis-à-vis the 4th Amendment. (You are not expected to have in-depth knowledge of the 4th Amendment).
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