Torture and ethics

Torture and ethics

Write a 5 paper paper on the controversial topic of torture.

Analyze whether torturing enemy combatants or high-value targets violates standards of morality in an American free society. Examine whether the act of torture violates basic human rights and if it could have global implications. Determine if torture may be justified under any of the following ethical theories: • Ontological • Deontological • Utilitarianism • Natural law Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

 

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Enemy torture has been become a hotly contested topic.  The September 11 that launched the war on terror has renewed a philosophical and political argument in the Unites States of America and other countries on whether torture is justifiable.   The underlying rationale of this argument revolves around the question as to whether there should be an absolute prohibition against enemy torture or whether under certain limits……………………..

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