Ethical Position Paper This paper will be a discussion of the topic of Self Defense. The type of self defense is from

Ethical Position Paper

This paper will be a discussion of the topic of Self Defense. The type of self defense is from physical harm or danger. This paper will have four sections. First, you will describe what self-defense is and what moral claims people have to defend themselves, others, or their property. Second, you will discuss what types of force are moral to use in self-defense and when force is moral to be used. Third, you will provide descriptions of how your proposed approach to self-defense works. This will be your description of proper and improper use of self-defense. Finally, you will describe how your approach to the issue would change the way self-defense takes place in society.

Make sure you address the issues here in the appropriate sections of your paper.

Section #1: Provide an introduction addressing the following issues related to the use of self-defense.

• Define self-defense from Physical Harm
• What moral claim do you have on your life and property? Why do you have that claim?
• What moral lines are being crossed by someone who is threatening your life and/or property?

Section #2: Discuss the following issues as it relates to self-defense.

• Use of force to defend your person.
• Use of force to defend another person.
• Use of force to defend property.
• What levels of force are appropriate to use.
• In the course of self-defense, at what point must the defender stop using force?
• What (if any) limitations are there on the use of tools for self-defense.
• Does someone coming under threat have an obligation to try to escape so that the use of force is avoided?
• Is there a moral obligation to defend oneself or others? (Do you have to defend yourself or others?)

Section #3: Provide examples of how your position works.

• Describe a situation where self-defense is appropriate according to your position.
• Describe a situation where self-defense is not appropriate according to your position.
• Describe why self-defense is appropriate in one situation and not in another.
• Provide any additional examples you think are relevant.

Section #4: What do you think the societal implications of your position on self-defense would be?

• How would the world be different if your approach was used?
• Would people be more or less likely to attempt to harm people or take other peoples property?

A good paper should be six to eight pages or be between 2,000 to 3,000 words.