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Ocean Dumping: A Philosophical Analysis

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Part one: For my selected philosophical ethical theory I have chosen utilitarianism. The main reason for choosing this theory is that it focuses more on the consequences surrounding our actions. In my essay, I will be discussing the negative effects of dumping waste into the oceans, and utilitarianism is a moral theory surrounding the regards of others. Using this theory I will be able to build an argument that has the interest of the masses in mind. In the essay, I plan to argue that the current system in place for dumping waste into the ocean will negatively affect everyone on this planet eventually. Using the principle of utility I can support my position by arguing that my ideas will produce the greatest good for the greatest numbers. The …show more content…

"Deep-Sea Biodiversity and the Impacts of Ocean Dumping." NOAA's Undersea Research Program, 5 Apr. 2005, I plan to use this research article published by the Undersea research program to support my argument that dumping waste into the ocean is have adverse effects on the ocean's ecosystem on a global scale. This source is a government funded web page, which I believe will give my argument additional credibility. The information found within in this article contains critical information with scientific proof supporting it about the effect ocean dumping is having on this planet. This information includes locations of where the garbage patches are forming, and test results conducted at the garbage patch sites by chemist Michael Bothner of the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, this source includes information supporting the fact that there are current health risks associated with this procedure. I would like to use this information to persuade the readers into supporting my view on changing the current waste management policies. "Learn about Ocean Dumping." The United States Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov/ocean-dumping/learn-about-ocean-dumping. Accessed 4 Mar.

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