Explain Rawls' method for determining which social practices and institutions are just, and the two basic principles that he thinks will be generated by this method. How does Ponting show the connection between ecological destruction in the ancient Near East and early Central America and the nature of their sociopolitical systems. Discuss the major features of what Ponting calls The Second Great Transformation. Discuss the most important problems identified by Ponting in his chapter on Polluting the World. Deontological theories stress obedience to moral or natural law, respect for persons, and faithfulness to agreements and contracts.
Most theories contain both teleological and deontological elements.
Justice and Fairness . We should abide by contracts and agreements freely entered into. Respect for Persons . Recognition of Rights . It is important to place these principles and considerations in a larger context.