Ramsey has obtained a smart drug from someone else in the dorms. He's heard that it may

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Ramsey has obtained a "smart drug" from someone else in the dorms. He's heard that it may be possible to increase cognitive ability through the use of this drug and hopes it will help him on his upcoming finals. He knows it is illegal to use the drug in this way. But he does not believe that it would be unethical. "I think they ought to legalize marijuana too," he says to his roommate, Marc. "That's not the same, man," Marc replies. "Marijuana is just for fun. You're talking about using a drug to get an edge over other people on tests and in studying. That's just not fair. It's cheating." Ramsey rolls his eyes. "That's ridiculous. It's not really cheating," he says. "The drug won't make me smart. I still have to study. The drug will just make me more effective at studying. It's like coffee but stronger. Besides, the guy I got the drugs from has a prescription for them because he's got ADHD. If he gets to use the drugs to improve his performance, why can't I?"
Who do you agree with here: Ramsey or Marc? Is it "cheating" to use a "smart drug"? Explain your answer using concepts discussed in the chapter.
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Ethics Theory and Contemporary Issues

ISBN: 978-1305958678

9th edition

Authors: Barbara MacKinnon, Andrew Fiala

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