PHIL200 Introduction To Ethics : Success Essays

Introduction

• Terrorism and impact on society

• Strict steps by the government

• Curse for the society

• Ethical issues on terrorism

Issue Of Terrorism In Society

• Terrorism is a very controversial thing

• Intimidation over the civilian people

• Various causes of terrorism

• Ideological and religious reasons behind terrorism

Ethical Concern Regarding Terrorism

• Growth of terrorism in last twenty years

• Many moral and ethical contradictions

• Terrorism through mass killings and civil wars

• Grievance of terrorists for social issues

Mill’S Utiliatrain Ethics And Terrorism

• Happiness and well being of people in society

• Intimidation in people

• Terrorism and utilitarianism stands on opposite points

• Social benefits among people

Terrorism And Kant’S Deontological Ethics

• Consequences of actions as deontology

• Morally right and wrong

• Deontology as rule-based ethics

• Terrorism’s consequences will be harmful

Virtue Ethics Of Aristotle And Terrorism

• Honesty, morality and psychological virtues

• No/ morality or virtue shown in terrorism

• No standard virtues in terrorists

Ethical Perspectives On Causes Of Terrorism

• Ethical dilemmas regarding committing terrorism activities

• Violence and loss of lives for people

• Religious issues as most plausible reason for terrorism activities

Terrorism And Counter-Terrorism

• Adverse impacts on society through violence

• Counter-terrorism is not a permanent solution for terrorism

• Importance of values and consequences through activities

• Terrorists should think about the impacts of their activities

Defence Of The Deontological Ethics

• Destruction of human civilization through terrorist activities

• Terrorism cannot establish harmony in the society

• Poverty and instability in society should be tackled

Solution Of The Problem Through Deontological Ethics

• Putting lives of civilians in jeopardy through violence

• Solution of the social and political conditions

• Thinking about the impact of terrorist activities on the minds of children

Conclusion

• Social and ethical perspectives are crucial to deal with terrorism

• Deontological ethics should be implemented to curb down terrorist activities

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