“the principle of humanity.” Both of his principles proved the relationship between morality and rationality. Kant did show his opposition to utilitarianism and handled the shortcomings of consequentialism. On the other hand‚ the Kantian perspective has its own problems that are neatly addressed by consequentialism. The Kantian perspective did draw strong claims compared to utilitarianism in some concepts; however‚ Kant’s theory did have its problems generally. Consistency and Fairness are considered
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Level Material Appendix B Philosophical Approaches to Ethical Decision Making Matrix Determine the ethical course of action for the following three scenarios from the perspective of each of the three philosophical approaches: consequentialism‚ deontology‚ and virtue ethics. Then‚ complete the matrix below by writing a few sentences stating the ethical course of action and the reasoning from that approach’s perspective. Clearly differentiate the reasons for each of the three approaches
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than the action itself as long as the outcome is positive. The act of an individual is only wrong if the consequence is bad. So everyone knows that killing is wrong but to a consequentialist‚ killing is only wrong is you get punished for it. Consequentialism is wanting to have the
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Laurentine Asare Philosophy 103 April 28‚ 2011 ETHICS The moral issue that I will discuss about is Euthanasia. Euthanasia simplu means bringing the death of another for the benefit of that person and also known as mercy killing. “When a
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My Ethical Learning and Growth It is said that the teachers are the nation builders‚ but in doing so‚ they also face many snags during their professional work. Sometimes there might also be a conflict between the personal and professional ethical values of a person in the professional career (González-Prendes‚ 2011). Furthermore‚ personal and professional ethics are also two different things and not the same; but there is also a strong link between the personal ethics and professional ethics. I contemplate
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standing. For example‚ imagine a situation where there are four critical condition patients in a hospital who each need a different organ in order to survive. Then‚ a healthy man comes to the doctor’s office for a routine check-up. According to consequentialism‚ not deontology‚ the doctor should and must sacrifice that one man in order to save for others. Thus‚ maximizing the good. However‚ deontological thought contests this way of thinking by contending that it is immoral to kill the innocent despite
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Critiquing Philosophical Approaches to Ethical Decision Making Critiquing Philosophical Approaches to Ethical Decision Making When looking at ethical decision making in a philosophical approach you must consider the consequentialism ethics‚ deontology ethics‚ or the virtual ethics of any case you are evaluating. The following is a discussion of three different scenarios and the different approaches in decision making for these cases. This author will talk about what makes each scenario ethical
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In this chapter of Briggle and Mitchams Ethics and Science they touch upon the idea of consequentialism and the idea that everyone has their own morals or beliefs. Consequentialism can sometimes be seen as over the top and judgmental while someones moral beliefs are a lighter approach to the situation. The belief that everyone has their own moral compass whether directed by family‚ religion‚ or just by the societal idea of being good and following the crowd. A part of life is making decisions‚
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different moral obligations‚ and some are weighed more than others. When we consider what we should do in the situation that several moral obligations conflicts‚ we should choose the one which is more important. Actually‚ this is a kind of consequentialism. To decide which moral obligation is more important is by comparing the severity of consequence of each obligation. For example‚ facing a series killer‚ should I tell the truth to the killer about where my friend is or should I lie to him
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BBA313 DEONTOLOGICAL (NONCONSEQUENTIAL)‚ TELEOLOGICAL (CONSEQUENTIAL)‚ VIRTUE ETHICAL THEORIES - WEEK/ TOPIC 3: Dr. Ziska Fields HOMEWORK: (1 PAGE ONLY) Today the Arms Procurement Commission began public hearings into what appears to be the biggest corruption scandal in the history of South Africa. Apply the Global Business Standards Codex and explain if and how the Defense Department used these principles‚ what they could have done differently if the Codex was applied GLOBAL BUSINESS STANDARDS
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