To prepare for this paper, you will choose a popular film on a topic of relevance to the course. Popular means that the film was produced for the general public and is available beyond the scientific or academic media. A list of possible film choices are provided below although you may suggest one not on the list for instructor approval. The purpose of this assignment is to examine the substance of an argument or position posed to the general public and determine its ethical characteristics. Your paper may include most, if not all, of these aspects: Purpose what is the purpose of the author or film maker?, Question Is the question at issue well-stated?, Information Does the writer or producer cite relevant evidence, experiences, and or information essential to the issue? Is the information accurate?, Concepts does the writer or producer clarify key concepts when necessary?, Inferences does the writer or producer develop a line of reasoning explaining well how she/he arrived at her or his main conclusions? What ethical concepts can be applied to this reasoning?, Point of View does the writer or producer show an awareness of alternative relevant points of view or lines of reasoning?, Implications does the writer or producer show an awareness of the implications and consequences of the position he/she is taking?
However, the main point is to apply 3 ethical theories to the issues addressed in the film. ***BE CAREFUL: This means thoroughly defining each theory with at least 2 separate, credible sources and then step by step explaining how the issue applies or rejects an ethical theory.
HERE IS THE LIST OF THE FILM:Bananas! 2009
Farmageddon 2011
Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World 2004
We Feed the World 2005
Colony 2009
Super Size Me 2004
Forks Over Knives 2011
Deconstructing Supper 2002
Fresh 2009
King Corn 2007
Plastic Planet 2009
A River of Waste: The Hazardous Truth 2009
Vanishing of the Bees
The Dust Bowl by Ken Burns
Food Matters
Genetically Modified Food 2005
Food Inc. 2008
Bad Seed: The Truth About Our Food 2005
These films can be found in libraries, some on the internet, Netflix, or ordered online.