A neuroscience team proposes using chimpanzees in a long-term experiment involving mild stress, with no physical pain or killing. They justify this by saying the project could significantly benefit thousands of humans suffering from a degenerative brain disorder. A campus ethics committee includes members who support different ethical views:Member A says: “If the benefits outweigh the harms, it’s justified.”Member B says: “The chimpanzees have inherent value. Using them is a rights violation.”Member C says: “Chimps can’t enter moral contracts or claim rights, so they don’t have any.”Which of the following correctly matches each member’s view to a theory presented in Chapter 3?

A land restoration project must destroy invasive plants to reestablish native grasses. Which of the following most directly challenges Taylor’s ability to justify this action?

Which of the following is a criticism of Schweitzer’s ethical theory, according to the text?

A university research lab is proposing a new project to develop a more effective treatment for a painful human neurological disorder. The study involves testing on pigs, who will experience moderate pain but will not be killed. Researchers argue that pigs are biologically similar to humans and are necessary for understanding the drug’s effects.Using the ethical theories and arguments presented in Chapter 3, explain how both Singer and Regan would evaluate the proposed pig research. Then, discuss at least one of the objections raised in the chapter, and explain how either Singer or Regan would respond. Finally, offer your own reasoned judgment on whether the research should go forward.⚠️ Reminder: Submitting any part of this Learning Evaluation created in whole or part using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, etc.) or AI-enhanced writing/translation platforms (e.g., Grammarly, QuillBot, DeepL, Google Translate, Wordtune, Microsoft Editor, etc.) is a violation of this course’s Academic Integrity policy (see Syllabus).Like other forms of plagiarism, it is considered academic misrepresentation or fraud—because you are submitting work generated by someone or something else as your own. This includes editing suggestions or rephrasings produced by AI-based writing assistants.If you’re ever unsure whether something you’re using is allowed, ask first.

A forest ranger must choose between rerouting a hiking trail to protect a rare shrub or leaving the trail and harming the plant. Taylor’s view would likely require:

A person chooses to bike to work instead of driving, believing it’s their duty to reduce their carbon footprint even if it causes personal inconvenience.  Which theory best explains their reasoning?

What does Singer’s “principle of equal consideration of interests” require?

A small village debates whether to approve a dam project that would provide electricity to thousands but displace a local Indigenous community. Which ethical theory would most likely weigh the net costs and benefits to all parties in deciding what is right?

Taylor argues that claims about human superiority are flawed because they are “standpoint biased.” Is this argument convincing? Why or why not? Are there any human traits that might objectively justify a different moral value/status for humans — or is Taylor right that we’re simply favoring ourselves without justification?⚠️ Reminder: Submitting any part of this Learning Evaluation created in whole or part using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, etc.) or AI-enhanced writing/translation platforms (e.g., Grammarly, QuillBot, DeepL, Google Translate, Wordtune, Microsoft Editor, etc.) is a violation of this course’s Academic Integrity policy (see Syllabus).Like other forms of plagiarism, it is considered academic misrepresentation or fraud—because you are submitting work generated by someone or something else as your own. This includes editing suggestions or rephrasings produced by AI-based writing assistants.If you’re ever unsure whether something you’re using is allowed, ask first.

Which of the following best expresses a criticism of ethical egoism as presented by our author Bassham?