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Department of Language Linguistics and Philosophy
PH 10B Ethics and applied Ethics
Semester 11(2005/6)
Tutorial Topics
1. Tutorial Topics
1.
Can there be a middle ground between Absolutism and Relativism? Explain your
answer.
2.
Can fatalism, determinism and freedom co-exist in reality? If you believe they
can, explain their compatibility. If you do not believe they can, justify your
reasons.
3.
Explain the alleged gap between fact and value and show its relevance in the
definitions of truth and belief.
4.
Explain the nature of Normative Ethical Theories and justify their use as guides
for daily living.
5
Define Meta-Ethics and critically comment on the one best suited for moral
decision making.
6.
Should the decision to abort a pregnancy be the responsibility of the parent(s)?
Justify your answer.
7.
Should execution as a form of capital punishment be abolished internationally?
Critically comment as you support your opinion.
8.
Should Euthanasia be legally permissible? Discuss the moral implications.
9.
Explain racism and discuss the extent to which it may be regarded as being
morally discriminatory to women.
10.
Comment fully on the moral implications of one social issue e.g. squatting,
“extortion”, street vending, sexual preferences, gender discrimination, and sexual
harassment, affecting contemporary Jamaican/ Caribbean society.