You Decide: Chapter 8 You Decide: Chapter 8 Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome: 5 bullet point arguments 5 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts This criterion...

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You Decide: Chapter 8 You Decide: Chapter 8 Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome: 5 bullet point arguments 5 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome: 5 sources 5 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome: 200-word defense 10 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 10 pts Total Points: 20 Should “big game” hunting be banned in African wildlife preserves? Many people argue that big game hunting is cruel, and it threatens the long-term survival of already endangered species. Hunting proponents counter that big game hunting is an important source of income in many underdeveloped African countries. Furthermore, many game species are too abundant and often come into conflict with rural farmers. Place yourself in the position of the Minister of Environment, Wildlife, and Tourism in Zimbabwe: ▶What would be your decision on hunting? ▶Explain the ethical basis for your decision. Assignment Using information from your text and from the internet, create a bulleted list of reasons the Minister of the Environment would consider in making a decision to allow (or to ban) big game hunting in a reserve. ► Characterize each reason as either anthropocentric, biocentric, or ecocentric. ► Anthropocentric – human needs, i.e., food ► Biocentric – biology, i.e., animals have needs ► Ecocentric - Economy ► Make a recommendation on hunting based on your list. ► Explain the ethical basis for your decision. Guidelines • You must have a minimum of 5 sources for your arguments. •Therefore, at least 5 arguments to backup you position. • Your final discussion/defense should be at least 200 words in length