Ethics - Animal Rights - Two Options (One Paragraph)

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For this Assignment, you may choose Option A or Option B.

Option A:

Consider the following scenario:

A cosmetic company uses rabbits to test the irritancy levels of its products eyes for the purposes of making nonirritating cosmetics for women who will use such products. Large doses are injected into eyes and the test is painful.

In one paragraph, answer the following:

Is such testing ethical?

Using ethical theory, explain why you feel the use of animal testing for cosmetics is ethical or not. Also using ethical theory, explain the reasoning for the opposing position and why it is incorrect.

Option B:

The increased demand of palm oils in prepared foods has encouraged the mass destruction of rainforest in Indonesia for the purpose of planting palm tree plantations. The loss of rainforest threatens the ecosystem and many animal species.

In one paragraph, answer the following:

Should a consumer avoid purchasing products made with palm oil?

Using ethical theory, explain why you feel the use of palm oil is ethical or not. Also using ethical theory, explain the reasoning for the opposing position and why it is incorrect.

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HU245 Unit 9 | Assignment Rubric Grade: Grading Criteria A: 90 -100 points      Paragraph discusses the case study issue in a concise and complete manner. Paragraph correctly applies ethical theory to position. Paragraph correctly compares ethical theories. Paragraph is clearly written. Paragraph meets posted length requirements. B: 80 - 89 points  Paragraph discusses the case study in a concise and complete manner but important details may be absent. Paragraph partially applies ethical theory to position. Paragraph partially compares ethical theories. Paragraph is generally clearly written. Paragraph meets posted length requirements.     C: 70 - 79 points     Paragraph briefly discusses the case study question and/or strays from assigned topic. Paragraph makes vague or summary references ethical theories. Paragraph has several mechanical or stylistic errors. Paragraph does not meet posted length requirements. D: 60 - 69 points     Paragraph is only partially on topic, and lacks originality. Paragraph makes little or no references to ethical theories. Paragraph has several mechanical or stylistic errors. Paragraph does not meet posted length requirements. F: 0 – 59 points    Paragraph is off topic, and lacks originality Paragraph makes little or no references ethical theories. Paragraph has several mechanical or stylistic errors.
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