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Test last term
TEST INSTRUCTIONS
Very legibly, PRINT your name on the cover of the Blue/Green Book.
Your answers will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:
• Clarity of thought
• Organization (Week 1: introduction with thesis statement, body, conclusion)
• Demonstrated use of applied theory (utilitarianism, egoism, deontology, precautionary principle, adaptation vs. mitigation, tragedy of the commons, Malthus, etc.)
• Critical thinking (Week 1 and 2: PP/C, argumentative structure, validity and soundness, “How to Make an Argument” paper)
• Use of real world current events from your readings (the blog, the text)
Formulate a clear, cogent and relevant ethical argument in defense of your position. Please print legibly.
1. Should the US move towards full or near full use of nuclear power? Why or why not? Please provide as many specifics as possible in your response.
2. What is the precautionary principle? Please be as specific and as exact as possible in your definition. How does the precautionary principle relate to issues surrounding global warming? Please provide at least two other examples where one could apply the precautionary principle. Explain.
3. How does the text define sustainability? Is this realistically achievable? How would this be achieved? Must sustainability lead to tyranny? How could it (not) lead to tyranny? If it does lead to tyranny then is living sustainably worth it?
Very legibly, PRINT your name on the cover of the Blue/Green Book.
Your answers will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:
• Clarity of thought
• Organization (Week 1: introduction with thesis statement, body, conclusion)
• Demonstrated use of applied theory (utilitarianism, egoism, deontology, precautionary principle, adaptation vs. mitigation, tragedy of the commons, Malthus, etc.)
• Critical thinking (Week 1 and 2: PP/C, argumentative structure, validity and soundness, “How to Make an Argument” paper)
• Use of real world current events from your readings (the blog, the text)
Formulate a clear, cogent and relevant ethical argument in defense of your position. Please print legibly.
1. Should the US move towards full or near full use of nuclear power? Why or why not? Please provide as many specifics as possible in your response.
2. What is the precautionary principle? Please be as specific and as exact as possible in your definition. How does the precautionary principle relate to issues surrounding global warming? Please provide at least two other examples where one could apply the precautionary principle. Explain.
3. How does the text define sustainability? Is this realistically achievable? How would this be achieved? Must sustainability lead to tyranny? How could it (not) lead to tyranny? If it does lead to tyranny then is living sustainably worth it?
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