Case studies: Why suicide

Read case 2: Why Suicide. (In additional materials)

QUESTION: Should Netflix broadcast the show “Thirteen reasons why?”
Write 3-5 paragraphs evaluating the ethical issues of the case and arguing FOR or AGAINST a position from the question. Make sure to pick ONE position (for or against), identify the stakeholders, address various ethical issues (e.g., freedom of speech, violation of rights, happiness of society, autonomy, etc.), give at least 1 argument that supports your position, and explain and reply to a possible objection.

FORMAT:
Paragraph 1: Summarize the scenario briefly, focusing on the elements that you will address in your argument.
Paragraph 2: State your thesis (pick a position either FOR or AGAINST)
Paragraph 3: Give one argument that supports the thesis. Remember to explain your argument fully, using examples or scenarios.
Paragraph 4: Explain a possible objection to the thesis.
Paragraph 5: Reply to that objection.

Tips:
–For structure, use signposting such as “One argument to support this position is . . .”, “A possible objection against this position is . .. .”, ” A reply to this position is . . .”
Keep your paragraphs separate: One topic per paragraph.
–Your goal is to give objective arguments to support a thesis. If you know some ethical theories by name, you may use them to support your arguments (Utilitarianism, Deontology, Cultural Relativism, Social contract theory, Egoism, Divine command theory).
–State your thesis at the beginning of paragraph 2.
–Make sure your arguments do not commit any obvious fallacy such as anecdotal evidence, emotional appeal, fallacy of assertion (stating beliefs or opinions), straw man, etc.
–Make sure you give REASONS for the position. Give sufficient explanation of ARGUMENTS for WHY something is right or wrong. It won’t do to merely describe facts about the show.
— Explain your arguments fully, using examples or scenarios. Pretend that your reader doesn’t know the case, and does not agree with you. Explain your argument fairly and sufficiently.
–Your last paragraphs should explain a possible objection against your argument, and then explain your reply. Thus, if your thesis is FOR a position, explain an argument AGAINST the position, and reply to that argument.
–Use signposting to help your reader/ audience navigate the organization of your presentation: e.g. “One argument to support the thesis is. . .” “One possible objection is. . .” “However, . . .”