Here is the list of options from which to choose your paper topic. The idea is to use the same topic for all three papers in this course, developing and improving your argument as you go. If you want to switch topics between papers or choose a topic not on this list,consult with your instructor first. It is also possible for your instructor to add other options to this list, so check the instructor's announcements for any modifications.
• Under what circumstances (if any) it permissible to use capital punishment on persons convicted of certain crimes?
• Should legal marriage be available to couples of the same sex?
• How does the stage of pregnancy affect the morality of abortion?
• Should marijuana be legal for recreational use?
• Under what conditions is physician-assisted suicide morally acceptable?
• Is it ethically acceptable to raise animals for food on factory farms?
• What kinds of restrictions on gun ownership (if any) would be beneficial to society?
• Should it be legal for employers to discipline or fire employees on the basis of their content aired in social networks, even if this activity was not done on the job?