ASSESSMENT 6:
"SAVE THE EASTERN GORILLA!"
, Right. In the crossroads assessment, one of the multiple choice questions was:
“Save the Eastern gorilla!!!!” My personal opinion on this statement is most closely described by:
a. Why?
b. I really have never bothered to think about gorillas before.
c. Let the DRC and Rwanda deal with this problem – Eastern gorillas are their natural
resources.
d. Morally we must save the Eastern gorilla.
e. We must save Eastern gorillas because their survival is critical for sustaining healthy
ecosystems.
Do remember what option you chose? Well, now we are going to have a real discussion
about this.
As a starting point for this discussion, my preferred answer is: "a. Why?"
Here's what you need to do now:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1:
In the discussion forum below, write a contribution. In this, you are going to:
1.
1. Tell us what your original answer to the question above was AND why;
2. Tell us what your current answer is AND why;
3. Answer the question: "So where do I fit in in relation to this?" (Think back to the section on
virtue ethics); and finally
4. Write a comment on what you think about my preferred answer (a. Why?) AND of course
explain why you think this.
NB Your contribution must make specific reference to intrinsic AND instrumental
value to the extent that we can see that you have understood these two concepts. If
it does not make specific reference to BOTH of these, you are unlikely to pass this
assessment.
And of course, just remember the rules of engagement especially when you comment on
my preferred answer;
Step 2:
"SAVE THE EASTERN GORILLA!"
, Right. In the crossroads assessment, one of the multiple choice questions was:
“Save the Eastern gorilla!!!!” My personal opinion on this statement is most closely described by:
a. Why?
b. I really have never bothered to think about gorillas before.
c. Let the DRC and Rwanda deal with this problem – Eastern gorillas are their natural
resources.
d. Morally we must save the Eastern gorilla.
e. We must save Eastern gorillas because their survival is critical for sustaining healthy
ecosystems.
Do remember what option you chose? Well, now we are going to have a real discussion
about this.
As a starting point for this discussion, my preferred answer is: "a. Why?"
Here's what you need to do now:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1:
In the discussion forum below, write a contribution. In this, you are going to:
1.
1. Tell us what your original answer to the question above was AND why;
2. Tell us what your current answer is AND why;
3. Answer the question: "So where do I fit in in relation to this?" (Think back to the section on
virtue ethics); and finally
4. Write a comment on what you think about my preferred answer (a. Why?) AND of course
explain why you think this.
NB Your contribution must make specific reference to intrinsic AND instrumental
value to the extent that we can see that you have understood these two concepts. If
it does not make specific reference to BOTH of these, you are unlikely to pass this
assessment.
And of course, just remember the rules of engagement especially when you comment on
my preferred answer;
Step 2:
