Discussion Questions for April 6th

We've now learned of four different political philosophies; Utilitarianism, Libertarianism, Lockean Democracy, and Kantian Idealism. For the following situations, feel free to use any of them, or pieces of all of them, to reach a decision on what the 'just' action should be. Of course you can always choose 'none of the above' and make your decision based on some other set of principles (although I'd love to hear what you disliked about the options given :>). Explain your rationale and have fun! 1.You are a bridesmaid at your sister's wedding, and her soon to be husband (for whom you have always had some special affection) makes a move on you. What do you do? 2.As a doctor, you have found a possible cure for cancer, but you must trest the drug on animals. There is a strong possibility that the animals tested will die. Should you go ahead and test the drug? 3.Your grandma knits you a pink sweater with bunnies (or anything else you would find embarassing :>) on it. She is coming to an important event in your honor and she wants to see you in the sweater she spent all year making. Do you wear the sweater?