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Discussion #1
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DISCUSSION QUESTION #1 (Section 3 - Ethics and the Common Good)
SPOILER ALERT!!!!!
QUESTION: In Avengers End Game, Thanos is able to use the Infinity Stones to bend time, space, and the laws of physics and reality, to kill half of all life in an attempt to restore proper balance to the universe, and secure resources for those who live, promising a prosperous future. Thanos believed the ends justified the means, and that wiping out those lives was for the common good. Is what he did ethical? Identify the ethical theory that Thanos was abiding by, and discuss whether or not his actions were deemed ethical.
It is not a requirement to have seen Avengers - End Game to properly respond to this discussion question.
NOTE: You are being asked to post an original submission to the discussion board of 250 – 400 words AND reply to at least 2 other student’s posts with a substantive response. A substantive response adds value to the discussion by bringing new ideas, research, evidence, etc. to the conversation. “I agree,” “Ditto” and the like are not acceptable replies. Rules of Netiquette are followed. Replies are not texts with your friends. Full sentences and proper spelling are expected.
Ensure that postings are detailed responses to each question and that course and chapter content are applied in your discussion responses. For example, consider taking a new approach in presenting chapter content, cite new examples, present external research (paraphrase, avoid unnecessary and/or lengthy quotations; do not plagiarize, cite references (citations must be in written in APA format and style). For maximum points, please reference external research or examples. All original posts must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Sunday, January 31, 2021 (2 points will be deducted for each day late). Responses to peers are due at 11:59 pm on Sunday, January, 31, 2021.
To allow other learners time to respond, you are encouraged to post your initial responses in the discussion area by midweek (Friday, January, 29, 2021). Comments to other learners’ posts are due by Sunday, January, 31, 2021 at 11:59 pm.