Seratore, Zyrish J.

BSP 1B

SEATWORK 1

1. Discuss what we should do about climate change.

Answer: We’ll be able to stop climate change. Solar energy should be used as much as
possible to replace other sources of renewable energies for this purpose. We have to be
careful not to waste it when we use nonrenewable energy. To reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, use cars as little as possible. Try to plant more trees and make it a hobby and a
habit. Now, avoid the spread of pollution and stop using plastic. This is the best way to
prevent climate change.

2. What are the moral problems surrounding abortion?

Answer: One of the Moral problem surrounding abortion are complex and multifaceted. The
issue of the beginning of life, fetal personality, the autonomy and bodily integrity of women,
and the consequences of limiting safe and legal abortion are central ethical issues.

3. Can we still justify eating meat?

Answer: It’s important to continue eating meat because for thousands of years, it was a
fundamental part of human diet. Humans are omnivores, able to digest both plant and animal
products; meat was a major source of protein and other essential nutrients throughout the
history of mankind. In addition, meat can be an essential part of the diet for many
individuals, including those in food insecure regions or who have specific nutritional needs.

4. Investigate the use of plastic in the beauty industry.

Answer: In order to protect their products from moisture, air and sunlight which prolongs the
product’s lifetime, plastics containers and packaging are often preferred. In addition, plastic
is cost effective and readily available, making it an attractive option for beauty brands,
especially those that produce a large volume of products. Moreover, convenient and precise
dispense of beauty products is offered by plastic components such as pumps, droppers or
caps that improve the user’s experience.
 5. Is it unethical to be extremely rich?

Answer: Exceptional wealth may lead to unethical practices such as exploitation of workers,
environmental degradation and tax avoidance. Individuals and companies can choose to
focus on their personal financial gain over the well being of workers, communities or the
environment when they seek profits.

6. Define Metaethics, Normative Ethics and Applies Ethics.

Answer: According to Viva.pressbook.pub, Normative Ethics is focused on the creation of

theories that provide general moral rules governing our behavior, such as Utilitarianism or
Kantian Ethics. The normative ethicist, rather than being a football player, is more like a referee
who sets up the rules governing how the game is played. Metaethics is the study of how we
engage in ethics. Thus, the metaethicist has a role more similar to a football commentator rather
than to a referee or player. The metaethicist judges and comments on how the ethical game is
being played rather than advancing practical arguments, or kicking the football, themselves. For
example, the metaethicist might comment on the meaning and appropriateness of ethical
language, just as the football commentator might remark on the appropriateness of particular
tactics or set-piece routines and Applied Ethics is the study of how we should act in specific
areas of our lives; how we should deal with issues like meat-eating, euthanasia or stealing. To
use the football analogy, the applied ethicist kicks the philosophical football around just as a
footballer kicks the ball on the field. A good applied ethicist might score goals and be successful
by offering specific arguments that convince us to change our moral views in a particular corner
of our lives.

References:

https://viva.pressbooks.pub/phi220ethics/chapter/a-simple-explanation-of-normative-ethics-
metaethics-and-applied-ethics-what-is-the-difference/