Homework: Ethical Dilemmas
Prior to beginning work on this homework, listen to Of Marvel and Morals.
Your goal for this homework is to apply ethical theories to a moral or ethical dilemma. You will identify a moral or ethical dilemma in society, identify ethical theories related to the societal issue, and examine how social actors attempt to resolve their ethical concerns. You will do this through a film review.
Choose a film from the list below. Watch the film and record your personal field notes regarding the issues raised in the film. Then, prepare an original essay of at least 650 words that addresses all the following prompts.
Note: you must submit your field notes separately from the essay.
In your paper,
A. Develop a thesis that summarizes what the film is telling the viewer about how social actors attempt to resolve their ethical concerns.
B. Summarize the plot of the film, identifying the main social issue(s) that are being addressed.
C. Explain at least one ethical dilemma introduced in the film.
• What ethical stances are being taken and how are they central to the story being told in the film?
D. Identify the philosophical theory (i.e., utilitarianism, deontology, or virtue ethics) that corresponds with the stance taken by characters in the film.
Note: you must submit your field notes as a separate Word document or PDF in addition to your essay.
Film Choices:
o Philadelphia (1993)
o Quiz Show (1994)
o Miss Evers' Boys (1997)
o The Emperor's Club (2002)
o The Rosa Parks Story (2002)
o The Sea Inside (2004)
o Thank You for Smoking (2005)
o Gone Baby Gone (2007)
o The Dark Knight (2008)
o Inception (2010)
o Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
o Passengers (2016)
o Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
o Black Panther (2018)
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.