Environmental harm/pollution of air and waterSOC 120 – Isabela Robinson

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In this assignment we will discuss the importance of keeping our environment (air & water) harm free.

We will use the utilitarian ethical approach, based on the fact that all arguments will have as a goal to maximize utility

to increase overall happiness and reduce suffering, the greater good. (Mosser, 2013)

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In real the real World ethical

actions are based on the majority instead of small

group

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How Does Utilitarianism operate in real World?

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Rules are intended to increase overall happiness. Past experiences are analyzed

and studied to support the rule.

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If compared to other theories the Utilitarian one can be seen as harsh since it focus on the general

wellbeing and not a single person or population.

Environmental Harm Can be prevented by reducing, reusing & recycling

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The basics of environment ethics is to consider the relationship between human

being and its natural environment.

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It is more cost effective to save resources and reuse than constantly keep on extracting it from

nature.

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To have a well balanced use of natural resources promotes greater happiness to

the civilization.

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The picture bellow represents the areas around the United States that suffered Fracking Accidents. Even though fracking may benefit a small population or nation, producing cheaper oil, more jobs and an economical boost; the global society is badly impacted by its environmental risks.

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Based on the utilitarianism, actions like fracking should not be used because of its high risk to global society. The

global wellbeing should be put ahead of capital gain.

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The economy isn’t coming back. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2014.

Michigan and Fracking. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2014.

Mosser, K. (2013). The Environment. In <i>Ethics & Social Responsibility</i> (2nd ed.).