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Case: "The German government has lodged a serious protest, about the missionary in particular. The Kaiser, as you know, is our late queen's grandson. The Germans are looking for an excuse to enter the war - on the Boer side, of course. And we don't want to give them one."
"I want to end this useless war. All leaders must see a demonstration of our impartial justice. If these three Australians need to be sacrificed to bring about a peace conference, it's a small price to pay."
"Forget it Major. It's a side show of the war. I have some good news. There's hope of a peace conference in a couple of months. Soon we can all go home."
"Well, Peter, this is what comes of empire building."
Which ethical theory best fits Lord Kitchener?
Define that ethical theory as we did in class (Act in such a way that ...).
Why did you pick this theory? Explain, with specific examples from the movie.
What are the weaknesses of this theory?
What prejudices were displayed in this movie?
How did they affect the ethical decision-making of Lord Kitchener?