Fall 2010 Critical Thinking Research Topics

Topics and Groups for Fall 2010

Privatized Military

• Should wars be waged, in part, with the use of privatized military firms?
• Anna, Gordon, and Ian

Ethics of Protest

• Are there ethically unacceptable ways to protest?
• Blake, Ellie, and Kelly

Medical Professionals and Refusal of Treatment

• Should medical professionals be allowed to refuse to perform procedures which violate their conscience?
• Claire, Hanley, and Megan

Media Violence

• Does watching violent media have an effect on people?
• Aaron and Cody

Stem Cell Research

• Should stem cell research be unrestricted?
• Jon, Emily, and Jeff

Guantanamo

• What, if anything, should be done about Guantanamo?
• Gabe & Jason

Obesity

• What are the causes of obesity?
• Madison and Lauren