“The Ethics of GMOs: Balancing Potential Benefits with Potential Risks”

You will be given a sound argument including 2 premises and a
conclusion. You will then be required to write an
analysis of that argument including
whether you think it is sound or not and why. You will need to
write 1800-2000 words on this topic including your argument.
These analyses should draw on your experiences, ideas,
reflections on Kantian ethics, Virtue ethics, deontology, and/or utility. Also
include a counter argument and refute it.
Argument:
Premise 1: GMO’s have the
potential to significantly increase crop yields, and playing a crutial role in aiding
global food security concerns.
Premise 2: GMOs can
contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing the need for chemical
pesticides and fertilizers, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.
Conclusion: Therefore, the
responsible use of GMOs offers a logical approach to enhancing agriculture
while promoting environmental conservation.
Counter Argument:
Premise 1: The adoption of GMO’s
may lead to unintended consequences that outweigh their potential benefits.
Premise 2: GMOs can pose
environmental risks, including the emergence of resistant pests and weeds and
the loss of biodiversity.
Conclusion: Therefore,
caution should be exercised in executing the widespread adoption of GMOs, and
alternative approaches should be explored instead