A Student at a Local Elementary School Recently Returned from a Trip

question 9

Essay

A student at a local elementary school recently returned from a trip to a region of the world where there is a plague of a dreaded disease called the "Crazy Curse." According to medical doctors,the odds of this student infecting fellow classmates with this disease are "lower than zero." However,many parents have asked the school to disclose whether this student did in fact travel to the region where the "Crazy Curse" is spreading rapidly.
School authorities know that,if they make such a disclosure,the student will be ostracized and many parents will refuse to send their children to school.As a result,the school is considering various options,including making an announcement that "the student in question did not travel" to the region where the Crazy Curse is spreading.
a. What actions should the school consider?
b. What action do you recommend?
c. Is your decision consistent with deontology?
d. Is your decision consistent with consequentialism?

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Definitions:

Joint Cooperation

The act of working together towards a common goal by two or more parties, often involving shared responsibilities and resources.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

An anticipation that comes to pass as a result of a positive feedback loop between one's actions and beliefs, making it true either directly or indirectly.

Belief

An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.

Fulfillment

The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted, leading to satisfaction or happiness.