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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
DECLARATION
Name:
Student number:
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...