Homework
Write a short reflection statement (350 to 500 words). Use complete sentences and correct academic writing to complete this homework.
Respond in writing to these items:
1) How does Sinnott-Armstrong reply to Rodin's claim that consequentialism is useless in addressing preventive war? Do you agree? Why or why not?
2) Walzer examines excuses for terrorism while granting that terrorism cannot be morally justified. What is the distinction between a justification and an excuse?
3) According to Valls, what are the two difficulties that arise when one is trying to define "terrorism"? What final definition of the term does Valls stipulate that he will use in his arguments?
In a paragraph (150 words minimum), respond to the following questions:
1) Prior to reading the text, how would you have defined terrorism?
2) What is your understanding of terrorism now?
3) How would you account for the huge amount of terrorism in the 20th and 21st centuries?
4) What do you see as the ethically proper response to acts of terror?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) 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.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.