Island of Kora Ethics
The Island of Kora
READ: CASE #15 THE ISLAND OF KORA
THE ISLAND OF KORA acts as the case designed to bring all the points discussed in this class together. Therefore, this case calls for an application of all the points that have been previously discussed. After reading the case, design a plan for solving the islander’s problems. Your plan should include the theoretical basis your plan uses, the decision making procedure you would use, as well as the specific action you would take to resolve the problem. Also, do not forget that in the islander’s eyes you are the Supreme Being. (About 5 typed pages)
When confronted with the daunting task of saving a population, there are many factors that must be taken into consideration. The Island of Kora has suffered a horrific natural disaster that jeopardizes their way of life and ultimately their existence. The Island of Kora historically inhabited 850 to 900 natives. The island was roughly 20 square miles in size and recently suffered a massive earthquake. The resulting aftermath of the earthquake is now the island is only four square miles in size. Much of the area lost was used for farming and grazing of the cattle.
The aftermath of the earthquake has left the island in dire straits. Before the earthquake this was a peaceful community with plenty of food. Before the earthquake, the natives lived throughout the island. The loss of land has resulted in confined living spaces. The clustered homes have led to increased tensions and sanitation concerns. The increased tension has manifested in never seen before fighting and stealing.
One of the effects of the lost land area has decreased the amount of the yearly crops. This has resulted in starvation and malnourishment in both the native population and their livestock. Over the past three years it is believed that 100 people have lost their lives due to malnutrition and illness. The livestock population has suffered
READ: CASE #15 THE ISLAND OF KORA
THE ISLAND OF KORA acts as the case designed to bring all the points discussed in this class together. Therefore, this case calls for an application of all the points that have been previously discussed. After reading the case, design a plan for solving the islander’s problems. Your plan should include the theoretical basis your plan uses, the decision making procedure you would use, as well as the specific action you would take to resolve the problem. Also, do not forget that in the islander’s eyes you are the Supreme Being. (About 5 typed pages)
When confronted with the daunting task of saving a population, there are many factors that must be taken into consideration. The Island of Kora has suffered a horrific natural disaster that jeopardizes their way of life and ultimately their existence. The Island of Kora historically inhabited 850 to 900 natives. The island was roughly 20 square miles in size and recently suffered a massive earthquake. The resulting aftermath of the earthquake is now the island is only four square miles in size. Much of the area lost was used for farming and grazing of the cattle.
The aftermath of the earthquake has left the island in dire straits. Before the earthquake this was a peaceful community with plenty of food. Before the earthquake, the natives lived throughout the island. The loss of land has resulted in confined living spaces. The clustered homes have led to increased tensions and sanitation concerns. The increased tension has manifested in never seen before fighting and stealing.
One of the effects of the lost land area has decreased the amount of the yearly crops. This has resulted in starvation and malnourishment in both the native population and their livestock. Over the past three years it is believed that 100 people have lost their lives due to malnutrition and illness. The livestock population has suffered