Ethics: Activity 5
(Answers can be encoded or written on a sheet of paper)
Name: __________________________________________________ Date: __________
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Instruction: Read and reflect on the situations given and answer the following questions.
1. Should individuals have the right to refuse medical treatments (e.g., vaccinations) that are
deemed necessary for public health, potentially endangering collective well-being? How
might Rawls’ theory of justice resolve this dilemma? What principles discussed by Rawls
might apply to this? Explain.
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2. When economic policies favor the growth of the economy but exacerbate income
inequality, how should a society prioritize economic prosperity and equal distribution of
resources based on Rawls’ theory of justice? What principles discussed by Rawls might
apply to this? Explain.
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Rubric for Ethics Activity 5
Total: 20 points
Criteria Excellent (5 pts) Good (4 pts) Satisfactory (3 Needs Improvement (1–
pts) 2 pts)
Understanding Demonstrates Shows good Shows basic Lacks understanding or
of Rawls' deep and understanding understanding; includes major
Theory accurate with minor may include
understanding of inaccuracies or some confusion. misconceptions.
Rawls’ omissions.
principles (e.g.,
veil of
ignorance,
difference
principle).
Application to Insightful and Adequate Limited or Inaccurate or very weak
Scenario 1 relevant application with somewhat application; lacks
application of mostly relevant unclear relevance.
Rawls’ theory to points. application to
the medical the situation.
treatment
dilemma.
Application to Effectively Mostly relevant Somewhat weak Misapplies or does not
Scenario 2 connects Rawls’ connection; or surface-level clearly connect theory to
theory to shows analysis. the scenario.
economic reasonable grasp
inequality and of the issue.
prosperity.
Clarity and Ideas are clearly Mostly clear and Somewhat Hard to follow; poorly
Coherence expressed, well- coherent; minor disorganized or organized or unclear.
organized, and issues in flow or unclear in parts.
logically organization.
developed.
