Write an ethical comparison/contrast essay on ethics of factory farming based upon the attached file

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PHI208 Ethics and Moral Reasoning

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I need a paper that must be 1500 to 2000 words in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style.

  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement and statement of procedure.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must make meaningful reference to at least two of the ethical theories studied in the course.
  • Must use at least four scholarly resources that fulfill the stated requirements.
  • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style
  • Overview
    In the Week One Assignment, I formulated a concrete ethical question, took a position on that topic, and identified a reason supporting and a reason opposing that position. I need to discuss either a deontological or utilitarian theory, apply that theory to the question, and raise a relevant objection.

    I need an essay that:

    • Presents a revised formulation of the ethical question and introduction to the topic.
    • Explains the kind of reasoning that expresses the best way to approach this question, and how that reasoning supports the strongest position.
    • Raise an objection, and be able to respond to it.

    Instructions
    Write an essay that conforms to the APA style requirements. The paper must be 1500 to 2000 words in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style.

    The paragraphs of the essay should conform to the following guidelines:

    • Introduction
      First paragraph should begin with the topic question, suitably revised. It should be focused, concrete, and on a relevant moral problem. You should then introduce the topic in the way described by the Week One document attached, but reflecting the developed understanding of deontology and/or utilitarianism

      Follow this with a thesis statement that states a position, and a brief description of the primary reason(s) supporting that position. Finally, provide a brief preview of the overall aim and procedure of your paper.
    • Explanation and Demonstration of Moral Reasoning
      This section of the paper will explain and demonstrate what you believe to be the best way of reasoning about the question ethics of factory farming, and showing how that reasoning supports the position taken on the question. You might explain the principles, rules, values, virtues, conceptions of purposes and ends, and other general ideas that are persuasive, and show how they support concrete judgments.

      In the course of doing so, must make reference to at least two of the approaches such as deontological, utilitarian, or virtue-based, and utilize at least one resource for each of the two approaches.

      For example, one might find the reasoning associated with Aristotelian virtue ethics to be the most compelling, and reference Aristotle in the process of showing how that reasoning supports a certain conclusion. In the course of this, it should be contrasted with a utilitarian approach, referencing Mill for instance.
    • Objection and Response
      After explaining the ethical reasoning that supports the position, raise an objection and respond to it. An objection articulates a plausible reason why someone might find the argument weak or problematic. Explain how it brings out this weakness, and do so in a way that would be acceptable to someone who disagrees with the argument. Then, provide the best response to the objection, showing how it does not undermine the paper's position. The response should not simply restate the original position or argument, but should say something new in support of it.
    • Conclusion
      Provide a conclusion that sums up what was presented in the paper and offers some final reflections.

    Resource Requirement
    Must use at least four scholarly resources. Textbook is: Mosser, K. (2013). Understanding philosophy

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    Running head: FACTORY FARMING ETHICS Ethics in Factory Farming Kent Carlson PHI 208 Ethics and Moral Reasoning Prof. Phil Osipher August 23,2017 1 FACTORY FARMING ETHICS 2 Ethics in Factory Farming Is factory farming an ethical means of producing food? Introduction: Farming has evolved from large family farms to industrial complexes and mechanically run “factory farms”. Factory farming is the most prominent method to harvest and produce the grocery items that we require daily. Most of the eggs, dairy, and meat we consume come from factory farm complexes around the world. Unfortunately, factory farms are not what society thinks of when they are hungry and walk into their local grocery. Our ever-growing population increase requires increased production of those food items that we consume. Factory farming has filled the void left by small farms by providing the necessary items, but it comes at a cost. Position Statement: Environmentalists, animal rights activists, and health officials have increasingly voiced their concerns regarding the abuse and exploitation of animals and the environment. The negative impact that factory farming has upon our environment, the animals that are harvested, and the consumer of the factory farming industry has raised a red flag in society today. As the results of this food production method continues and grows, the reach and impact of these results increasingly impact society regardless of its lack of interest and knowledge. It is imperative that we acknowledge and take measures to reduce and eventually eliminate the abuse of farm animals as well as the negative environmental impacts that are a result of factory farming. FACTORY FARMING ETHICS 3 Supporting Reason: Factory farming negatively impacts society today on so many different levels. It completely neglects the health and well-being of the produce animal beyond what is required to push that animal through to harvesting. The treatment and effects differ depending upon the type of animal to be harvested. Beef cattle are oftentimes kept in complete darkness and are fed just enough to prevent starvation. They are confined to an area large enough to hold them but not large enough to move around and exercise. Fryer chickens experience the same as cattle being confined tiny pens populated with other chickens and on the verge of starvation. These tight spaces result in skin blistering and respiratory issues due to the piles of excrement in which they are forced to live. Layers are subjected to molting practices which artificially reduce their egg laying cycle and negatively impacts their metabolism. Those factory farms that do not force molt tend to butcher egg-laying chickens after their first cycle in lieu of waiting on a chicken’s natural resting time. All chickens are subject to painful and unhealthy practices such as beak clipping, diets consisting of large amounts of antibiotics, and artificial insemination to increase livestock numbers without waiting for a natural gestational recovery. Virtually all veterinary procedures are performed without the use of painkillers or anesthesia as the pain and suffering of these animals is not a consideration. Another effect that directly impacts the consumer of factory farms is the alarming increase of health concerns. We are not only threatened by the environmental issues, but also by the nutritional value of the food and side effects of the hormones, antibiotics, and additives that leach through into the food that we eat. The need for clean water sources is a concern to the world population today. Factory farms are threatening more and more of our fresh water supply sources through waste contamination. Additionally, factory farms have increasingly utilized antibiotics FACTORY FARMING ETHICS 4 and growth hormones to produce more food. As a result, negative side effects due to the chemicals and a resistance to antibiotics used to treat illnesses have been noted in the consumers of factory farm animals and produce. Opposing Reason: Factory farming is a cheaper and more efficient use of time and space to produce the food required to feed society. The footprint of a factory farm is a mere fraction of that which would be utilized by a family style farm that would produce less than required to feed our growing population. Additionally, factory farm operations are more easily controlled and monitored. If contamination or disease occurs, it might be more easily controlled and/or contained that from a more private farming method. The impact of such a contamination or disease would be far less and the recovery time would be decreased as well. FACTORY FARMING ETHICS 5 Reference: Mosser, K. (2013). Understanding philosophy [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/
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    Introduction

    Factory farm entails a huge, industrial operation that raises a range of animals for food.
    Typically, approximately 98% of farm animals are raised in factory farms in the United States.
    Unlike traditional farms, factory farm concentrates entirely on efficiency and making profits as
    opposed to the welfare and rights of animals. As the population of the United States started to
    grow in the mid-20th century significantly, the country’s food production framework had to
    change to keep up with the exploding population growth. Small farms across the states were
    responsible for supplying food. However, the competitive model to minimize prices resulted to
    the conception of factory farming. Typically, the meat industry then comprehended the bigger
    the operation, the lower the cost, and the more the profits. Over the years, factory farming has
    progressed into a cohesive industrialized system intended for profit and mass production.
    Nonetheless, most factory farms focus on profit over compassion and thus pursue to maximize
    output by continuously breeding and confining the poultries and the cattle. Various ethical
    perspectives have been established by philosophers to attempt to explain the morality of factory
    farming and animal cruelty in general. Ethical theories such as utilitarianism and deontology
    perspectives analyze the moral reasoning behind factory farming.
    There is an increasing unanimity that factory farming is morally wrong. Furthermore, the
    American animal rights movement cited that factory farming depicts by far the greater abuse of
    animals. Animals, like human beings, have rights and their owners are obligated to uphold those
    rights that cover the welfare and well-being of animals. Animals in factory farming spent their
    whole lives confined inside very small sheds that have limited movement and breathing spaces
    (Pluhar, 2010). Most of these animals are not allowed to go outdoors and suffer a great deal. It’s
    for these reasons that animal rights activists, environmentalists, and health officials have raised

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    their concerns about the health and welfare of these animals that are exploited by the farm
    owners while they (farm owners) benefit. In other words, factory farming is unethical and wrong
    because it threatens the lives of animals. This paper will address the ethics of factory farming
    and utilize several ethical theories to base the arguments.
    Moral Reasoning
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