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Question 1. Which of the following are considered morally unacceptable in some cultures? Say something about this. (Of course, there is not a clear answer for this)
Question 2. Utilitarianism vs.Universalism
* After reading the dilemma of the transplant surgeon in Box 3.7 (p.51 in text), how would an individual with a utilitarian approach determine the best (moral) course of action?
Why?
* How would an individual with a universalist approach determine the best (moral) course of action?
Why?
Question 3. A Costco shopper sees a 10-lb bag of oranges for a good price and then sees a 10-lb package of ground beef on sale. He is single and rarely cooks at home, but likes a bargain.
Considering Global Challenge #3 "How can population growth and resources be brought into balance?" (at https://www.millennium-project.org/challenge-3/), should he buy these two packages?
Support your answer from the viewpoint of Kant's categorical imperative.