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Edward Snowden released 1.7 million documents from the NSA to selected journalists. He says he acted in the interests of American citizens and the global community. How can we view this from ethical perspectives?
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Treason or Loyalty?

Published on Nov 06, 2015

Edward Snowden brought the NSA's surveillance to light for the world. How do we regard his actions from ethical perspectives?

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Treason or Loyalty?

Edward Snowden and the NSA Documents
Edward Snowden released 1.7 million documents from the NSA to selected journalists. He says he acted in the interests of American citizens and the global community. How can we view this from ethical perspectives?
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Edward Snowden

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Hero

Traitor
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Edward Snowden

Chelsea Manning
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Leaked 1.7 million documents

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  • Articles in Washington Post
  • Guardian (British newspaper)
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"I didn't want to change society. I wanted to give society a chance to determine if it should change itself."

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Ethical perspectives

on Edward Snowden's actions . . .
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No!

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  • It is stealing
  • It's illegal
  • Compromises national security
  • Jeopardizes lives
  • Motive of self-interest
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yes!

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  • Creates choices for people
  • Tells the truth
  • Promotes freedom
  • Benefits outweigh the drawbacks
  • Sacrifice one's freedom for good of many
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Principles?

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Principles to consider

  • Beneficence
  • Nonmaleficence
  • Justice
  • Autonomy
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Dilemma Paradigms?

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Dilemma Paradigms

  • Truth vs Loyalty
  • Individual vs community
  • Short-term vs long-term
  • Justice vs mercy
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Decision?

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LEARN UP!

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Barry Casey

www.danteswoods.wordpress.com