INSTRUCTIONS:
You will write a paper on your choice of one of the ethical issues listed by your instructor (see below). Discuss your perspective on the issue, supporting your arguments with the ethical thinking of one or more of the philosophers covered in this course.
In Module 6, each student is expected to submit their Essay Outline. This includes the following:
Essay topic (chosen ethical issue) from choices below
Summary of student’s ethical perspective on the issue
Ethical theory or theories they will use to support arguments in the essay and how they do so
Four sources that will be cited (Make sure they follow the below guidelines)
The essay must be 5 to 6 pages in length, typed, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font. APA or MLA format may be used. The pages must have 1-inch margins all around. Cover and sources pages do not count as the body of the 5 to 6 page essay.
Use at least FOUR sources; two sources must be accessed from the Ivy Tech Virtual LibraryLinks to an external site.. The textbook or Web materials may be cited as sources, but please do not cite Wikipedia or similar information sites (such as Ask.com or About.com). These are not academic sources.
Environmental Ethics (many different issues you can explore, such as climate change, saving bees, factory farming, zoos, etc.)
An Analysis on Environmental Theories and Environmental Ethics
Your name
Subject and Section
Professor’s Name
Date of Submission
One of the disciplines that is both diverse and fascinating is environmental ethics. This concept investigates the moral relationship and status between humanity and the environment. Moreover, it tackles human-centeredness, deep ecology, social ecology and politics, and sustainability and climate change, among others (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2015). This paper analyzes the various perspectives on environmental ethics using environmental theories.
As a student, it is important to critically analyze theoretical perspectives since generally, this concept helps to reduce damages inflicted by the human race to the environment. In turn, the environment recognizes this protection by providing humans their necessities. Thus, from a personal perspective, it is essential to follow environmental ethics to prevent environmental abuses and to promote balance.……