Lesson 11
We will draft a multiparagraph analysis of an ethical dilemma, using the information gained from texts in this section to analyze the dilemma.
Lesson Goals
Reading and Knowledge
- Delineate Argumentation: How well do I explain the claims made by the foundational texts in this section and evaluate their central arguments?
- Compare and Connect: How well do I compare the arguments made by the foundational texts in this section and make connections among them?
- Summarize: How well do I summarize the primary tenets to the field of ethics as covered by the foundational texts in this section?
- Evaluate Information: How well do I convey the importance and relevance of the information presented and its connection to the ethical dilemma I am addressing?
Writing
- Gather and Organize Evidence: How well do I gather and organize relevant and sufficient evidence to demonstrate an understanding of texts and topics, support claims, and develop ideas?
- Form Claims: How well do I develop and clearly communicate a meaningful and defensible claim that represents a valid, evidence-based analysis?
- Organize Ideas: How well do I sequence and group sentences and paragraphs and use devices, techniques, descriptions, reasoning, evidence, and visual elements to establish coherent, logical, and well-developed narratives, explanations, and arguments?
Texts
Core
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- “Moral Machine Quiz,” Iyad Rahwan, Jean-Francois Bonnefon, and Azim Shariff, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, 2016
- “The Ethical Dilemma of Self-Driving Cars,” Patrick Lin, Ted Ed
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- “A Framework for Ethical Decision Making,” Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University, 2015
Materials
Tools
Editable Google Docs
Activity 1: Read
We will begin writing a multiparagraph analysis of an ethical dilemma.
Using your notes and a chosen ethical approach from "A Framework for Ethical Decision Making," write a multiparagraph response explaining how that concept determines a solution to the dilemma of self-driving cars.
Be sure to follow the bulleted instructions:
Introduction
Summarize the ethical dilemma presented by self-driving cars.
Explain how the Moral Machine quiz thought experiment elaborates on this ethical dilemma.
Body Paragraph
Choose an approach from "A Framework for Ethical Decision Making" and apply it to the ethical dilemma presented by self-driving cars.
Present text-supported solutions.
Concluding Statement
Complete the draft for homework, if needed. Be prepared to share it with a peer for feedback in the next lesson.