- Discuss your moral position on this issue. Explain where you stand in terms of the 4 positions discussed in class (Harm Principle, Legal Paternalism, Legal Moralism, Offense Principle – you should talk about whichever ones apply to your subject, but you don’t have to cover all four if they don’t relate)
- Give the strongest arguments you can in support of your view. Be as clear and detailed as you can
- Offer the strongest argument you can think of against your view (remember to use the principle of charity)
- Explain how you respond to that counterargument
You will be graded on your demonstrated knowledge of the material learned in this section of the course, your ability to appropriately use and explain relevant moral terms, concepts, and principles, your ability to give reasoned arguments in support of your view, and your ability to identify and respond to arguments against your own view.
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