COMPETENCIES TO MASTERCan describe major traditions in moral philosophyCan identify key figures in the field of moral philosophy and explain their viewsCan research an academic topic and summarize findings in writingCan critique and edit his/her own writingCan identify and evaluate ethical argumentsOverview

You are a freelance journalist. The editor of a popular blog on modern ethical issues has asked you to write an article that provides a historical perspective on the modern debate regarding the use of torture. She has asked you to read and analyze three articles, each making an argument about whether or not torture can ever be considered ethical. It is your job to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the three articles’ arguments and to consider what two important philosophers, John Stuart Mill and Immanuel Kant, would have to say about them.

 Directions

Use the Project resources to familiarize yourself with the ethical ideas of Mill and Kant, and read the three articles provided. Then follow the instructions in the Organizer, located in Project resources, to prepare for writing your article.

 DELIVERABLES Completed Organizer

Accepted File Types: .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .txt, .pdfRough Draft of Article

Accepted File Types: .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .txt, .pdfFinal Draft of Article

Suggested Word Count: 800

Accepted File Types: .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .txt, .pdf