Explain how Sartre use the story of a young man’s decision to question the
usefulness of traditional ethical theories? Do you agree with his criticism? Why or
why not?
2. Choose a debated environmental issue (such as climate change, endangered
species, organic food, etc.) and describe what Leopold might say about the ethics
of this issue, based on his views in the reading. Quote and explain two direct
quotes from the reading as part of your answer, using quotation marks and the
in-text citation (Leopold, 1949/2010, p. ____).
3. Thinking back over the entire course, which ethical theory or theories do you
find most compelling, and why? Feel free to endorse a specific thinker, or
maybe combine or modify a few different views from the course in your own
way.
4. Aldo Leopold (1949/2010) famously said that: “a thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise” (p. 504).
In a post of 6-8 sentences, explain whether you agree or disagree with this view.
If you agree, what reasons lead you to support it? If you disagree, what examples or concerns lead you to question it? Keep in mind that it may be true in many but not all cases, in which case you could discuss possible exceptions or gray areas…
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