Social Ethics – 700 words

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q1;

  • Should the government provide security by overcoming the selfish desires of the individual citizen, or should citizens cooperate voluntarily in service of the general welfare of all?
  • What justifies the imposition of governmental authority on individual citizens?
  • Are individuals always obligated to obey the dictates of their government?
  • Which elements of the traditional theories are relevant to this case?
  • Is it unethical for individual citizens to ignore this governmental requirement?
  • You may also wish to apply other conceptions of the basis for social and political order.

q2: Is ethical decision-making different for women than for men? If so, how might we work together to arrive at a common approach acceptable to everyone? In your substantive post, offer an example.