In this assignment, you will critically analyze the ethical treatment of animals through the lens of different ethical theories. You will explore and evaluate the moral considerations, rights, and responsibilities concerning the treatment of animals within the context of various ethical perspectives.
Task:
1. Choose two ethical theoretical lenses from the following list:
– Utilitarianism
– Deontology
– Virtue Ethics
– Animal Rights Theory
– Environmental Ethics
2. Research each ethical theory and its application to the treatment of animals. Consider the principles, values, and key arguments associated with each theoretical lens.
3. Select a real-life case or scenario involving the treatment of animals. This could be related to factory farming, animal testing, wildlife conservation, or any other relevant area.
4. Evaluate the chosen case from the perspective of each of the three ethical theories. Analyze how each theory would assess the ethical treatment of animals in the given scenario.
the two ethial theoretical lenses are
Animal Rights Theory
– Environmental Ethics