Explain how Shapiro’s Alternate View of Addiction is a consequentialist approach to the problem.

Write a short reflection statement (350-500 words) after reading Chapter 5. Use complete sentences and correct academic writing to complete this assignment.

Respond in writing to these items:

1. Discuss the two prominent prohibitionists arguments that Huemer dismisses in his essay.  In your response, consider how an entity such as an insurance company might respond to Huemer’s dismissal.  What type of moral argument would the insurance company use?  Discuss.
2. What do you think of Marneffe’s argument for the decriminalization of drugs?  Do you agree with his logic related to the problems of legalization?  Discuss.
3. Explain how Shapiro’s Alternate View of Addiction is a consequentialist approach to the problem.  Discuss what he means by humans being “interpretative animals” in regard to each of the 3 components of the Alternative View.