Pls3701

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Assignment: 01

Unique Number: 597160

Due Date: 03-08-2015

Module code: PLS3701 Theoretical and Applied Ethics

Option C: Environmental Philosophy

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Module code: PLS3701

Assignment number: 01

Unique number: 597160

I declare that this assignment is my own work. All sources consulted (either in the form of a printed

source or on the internet) have been carefully acknowledged and referenced. I have read and

understand what plagiarism is and am aware of the University’s policy on plagiarism. I have not

allowed anyone to copy my work.

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Date: 01-09-2015

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Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4

Moral Claims ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4-5

Instrumental value theory………………………………………………………………………………………………5

Intrinsic value theory………………………………………………………………………………………………………6

Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6-7

References………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7

Introduction

Eating meat is the same as cannibalism. Meat eaters and cannibalism will be defined and explained

in reference to moral claims. The statement above will be justified and evaluated in terms of wrong

or right. Lastly instrumental and intrinsic value theories will be explained in detail. Thus, statement

of the essay question will be critically discussed with reference to instrumental and intrinsic value

theories.

Moral claims

Eating meat is the same as cannibalism

The statement above can be considered as a moral claim simple because it can neither be wrong or

right. A moral claim is one that attempts to define what is right or wrong. Personal interpretations of

foundation for moral claims can vary from individual to individual. However Morality is only valid

between people if that definition is shared. A moral claim simply means that one calls an action

moral or right and grants it a special status. According...