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AG4010 Book/Video Assignment Rubric (Total Points 12)
Being
scored on:
0
Unacceptable
1
Poor/Very Limited
2
OK/Good
3
Excellent
Criteria 1:
Word count
and
organization
100 words
or less
and/or single
spaced.
Greater than 100 words
without paragraphs
and/or single spaced.
Greater than 100 words
with two or more
paragraphs with a minimum
of one citations in each
paragraph and/or single
spaced.
Greater than 100 words and at
least three paragraphs with a
minimum of one citation in each
paragraph AND double spaced.
Criteria 2:
Critical
Thinking
and use of
ethical
theory
No ethical
theories
applied
Minimal application of
ethical theory
Good application of ethical
theory
Detailed application of ethical
theory
Criteria 3:
Number of
ethical
theory
citations
used in
support.
These
should add
value and be
meaningful.
No ethical
theory
citations
(paraphrase
or direct
quotes). Pp,
video,
topical and
Open Web
citations do
not count.
2 or fewer ethical theory
citations (paraphrase or
direct quotes from 2 or
fewer sources) used to
define ethical theory (or
theories) being applied.
(NO Pp, video citations,
topical or Open Web).
Sources are well-
rounded, peer-reviewed
ethical theory sources
(philosophical in nature).
(Must be reputable: CPP
library or S-L textbook).
3 ethical theory citations
(paraphrase or direct quotes
from 3 different sources)
used to define ethical
theory (or theories) being
applied. (NO Pp, video
citations, topical or Open
Web). Sources are well-
rounded, peer-reviewed
ethical theory sources
(philosophical in nature).
(Must be reputable: CPP
library or S-L textbook).
3 or more ethical theory citations
(paraphrase or direct quotes from
3 different sources) used to
define ethical theory (or
theories) being applied. (NO Pp,
video citations, topical or Open
Web). Sources are well-rounded,
peer-reviewed ethical theory
sources (philosophical in nature).
(Must be reputable: CPP library or
S-L textbook).
Criteria 4:
APA
citations and
References
section
Numerous
improper
APA
citations
and/or
References
errors. Use
APA book!
2 or more improper APA
citations and/or
References errors. Use
APA book!
1-2 improper APA citations
and/or References errors.
Use APA book!
Proper APA citations and
References section on sources
used. When you cite make sure
and list the page number or
paragraph number. Use APA
book!
Note: Extra points deducted for misspelling, poor grammar or errors made repeatedly week after week after corrections
and feedback have already been given. Professor reserves the right to deduct points, give warnings or zeros for
submissions slightly over 30% similarity (includes References section at end). If you are having trouble with % similarity,
paraphrase MORE and direct quote less and include more original thought to reduce. Zeros can and will be given for
submissions that do not follow the prompt or have % similarity exceeding the 30% threshold.
Ethicalegoism fosters an environment of competition and promotes lack of selflessness.
Because self-interest differs from person to person, competition to fulfill personal self-interest
becomes acceptable. For example, many people who have careers in the trade of business view
personal gratification and fulfillment as essential to success. Pursuing one’s self interest demands
that individual desires are elevated above another’s. Ethical egoism does not allow consideration
for another person’s needs or permit aiding someone to reach their personal goals (Debelijak &
Krkac, 2008). This philosophy fundamentally alters how society and individuals uphold or value
standards of morality. If one’s goal in life is to seek personal satisfaction, then it is morally
justified via ethical egoism. However, there are serious ramifications to this self-seeking ethical
philosophy.
Ethical egoism advocates individual preservation above the common welfare of society.
If one’s desire is to steal believing he is justified because his own self-interest is being fulfilled,
then he commits the crime with the belief that he is morally justified in doing so. An action is
moral so long as self-interest is the only goal being achieved. Individual interests and social
welfare are often in conflict due to the reality that self-interest does not permit self-sacrifice.
Ethical egoism mandates that social welfare is not a priority, not even a consideration when
contemplating how best to pursue one’s self-interest (Olson, 1961). This corrupt pattern of
thinking creates a fixation on individual preservation rather than universal prosperity. Therefore,
the only one benefiting from ethical egoism is a single individual. Everyone’s needs are not met
nor are they considered important. It is a human being’s tendency to value or pursue self-interest
at the cost of common welfare and prosperity.
Individualism states that the interests or desires of an individual are regarded as supreme.
Individualism is often associated with the ethical egoism because an individual’s desires are
considered paramount above the collective society. As a result, the individual relates to society
or their community based upon what said community can offer them as an individual. There
exists no internal motive to assist another individual in pursing their desires or achieving their
goals. Ethical egoism is self-centered by nature which causes a disconnect and lack of care for
another’s prosperity (Gantt & Burton, 2013).
I believe that the only benefit to pursuing self-interest is temporary fulfillment of a
particular desire. A society or community cannot benefit from each individual seeking self-
satisfaction. This self-centered philosophy ultimately leads to competition and misplaced
animosity between people. It would be impossible to encourage, uplift, or connect with others if
we are viewing each other as obstacles or hindrances to our selfish desires. I find ethical egoism
to personify the selfish, depraved nature characteristic of human beings. If self-interest is the idol
to be worshipped, then other people will suffer the concequences of such narrow-minded
thinking. I believe that many people benefit when we put aside our self-interest to acknowledge
and consider another person’s needs above our own.
References:
Debelijak, J. & Krkac, K. (2008). “Me, myself & I”: Practical egoism, selfishness, self-interest
and business ethics. Social Responsibility Journal, 4(1/2), 217-227.
Gantt, E. E., & Burton, J. (2013). Egoism, altruism, and the ethical foundations of personhood.
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 53(4), 438-460.
Olson, R.G. (1961). Ethical egoism and social welfare. Philosophy and Phenomenological
Research, 21(4), 528-536.
(1-page double space) required least 3 of sources and citations in APA format for points.
· What implications does utilitarianism have for our treatment of non-human animals? How do utilitarians argue for their conclusions about non-human animals? Do you find the utilitarians’ conclusions about animals plausible? If so, why? If not, how would you respond to their arguments?
· Write on developing what you take to be the most powerful objection to utilitarianism. Explain the objection in detail, and then describe how you think a utilitarian would reply. Is the utilitarian reply satisfactory? Defend your answer.
