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A spaceship lands in your neighborhood. Friendly aliens emerge and invite humans to enter the galactic community. You learn that this race of aliens has colonized virtually the entire galaxy; Earth is one of the few inhabitable planets to host a different intelligent species. The aliens seem to be remarkably open-minded. They ask you to outline the ethical theory that should guide the interactions between our two species. Which ethical theory
would you describe? Why?
Your analysis should include (4 points):
Definition of the ethical theory(s) - be sure to use one of the ethical theories from the lectures in Mod 1!
Analysis of how humans and aliens would utilize this ethical theory(s) to cohabitate
Discussion of any pitfalls of the ethical theory(s)
Remember, your initial post must be made by Thursday (+3 points), and the response post should be made by Sunday (3 points).
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Social Contract Theory offers a framework for humans and aliens to establish
mutual respect, cooperation, and ethical behavior in their interactions. By agreeing upon and adhering to a set of rules, both parties can ensure the well-being and rights of each other, fostering trust and stability in their cohabitation.
Benefit: Social Contract Theory facilitates mutual respect and cooperation between humans and aliens, ensuring their well-being and rights, and fostering trust in their cohabitation.
Harm: Without this framework, interactions could lead to conflicts, rights violations, and destabilization of the galactic community.
Right: Both parties can expect respect, autonomy, and cooperation within the social contract.
Obligation: Humans and aliens are obliged to adhere to agreed-upon rules, respecting each other's rights and fostering mutual benefit.
Duty: They must actively participate in creating, maintaining, and enforcing the social contract, ensuring fairness and justice.
Character: Cultivating virtues such as honesty, respect, and cooperation is essential for fostering mutual trust and understanding between both species,
strengthening their cohabitation in the galactic community.
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