MGT 3211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Pentagon Papers, Kantianism, Deductive Reasoning
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Pentagon papers, watergate scandal, major labor strike. Follower father"s path by always publishing the truth. Had her own clear vision of the type of newspaper the washington post should be. Took over after her husband killed himself. Paper #1 & reflection on paper #1 exam review: define/example of a deductive argument (if as are bs and c is an a, c is a b) What must the premise of fact accomplish (specific & have proof) How to establish syllogism validity (premise of principle, fact, conclusion) Condition of soundness: conclusion must be true, first premise not a generalization: what role does normative ethical theory play in deductive ethical reasoning. What one ought to do vs. what is done. If conclusion differs than what ought to be done: define utilitarian and kantian theories & how do they differ. Create the greatest good vs. do not use others even if beneficial.
