Papers should be in a standard 12-point font (e.g. Times New Roman or Cambria), with 1” x 1.25” margins, and double–spaced. Pages must be numbered and labeled according to MLA conventions. The top left hand side should include your name, the date, the course, and the name of your instructor.
Directions
Papers should thoroughly address one of the options below in an essay between 1 and 2 double-spaced pages in length. This means the paper should be at least 1 full page but no more than 2 full pages. Papers of insufficient length will receive a penalty.
Deontology: Lying to a Murderer
Plot/Background: Your friend is fleeing a murder and tells you that he is headed home to hide. The murderer comes by shortly thereafter and asks where your friend has gone. It is obvious to you that the murderer is headed toward your friend’s house, and you believe if you do nothing to intervene, the murderer will surely catch up with your friend.
Question: Using what you know about Deontology, explain what you should do. Be sure to include the Categorical Imperative you are relying on in your decision, as your explanation of the Categorical Imperative will be a significant part of your grade.