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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

  • Digital Access
    • “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
  • Unit Reader
    • “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.