pursuit of self interest‚ or for firms profit maximisation when actions of individuals or firms affect others. There are many notable theories that have been put down trying to form a guideline on how to solve the problem of what is right or wrong good or bad‚ below are three theories I have listed: 1. Utilitarianism Ethical Theory: J. S Mill The view of this theory is among competing alternatives one ought to do that which produces the greatest happiness overall for all concerned. A key aspect in
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varies with the customs and the beliefs of the family. Ethical relativism is one of the philosophical theories that assert that the vindication of morality is relative to one’s culture. The fact that whether an action or value is morally upright is dependent on the norm of the society. The action proven as morally upright in one society can be proven as wrong or right with another. This underscores a critical discussion on the theory of ethical relativity according to Pojman. The philosophy
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The Idea of Mill ’s ethical theory is his Greatest Happiness Principle in that “actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness and they are wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness. Happiness is the intended pleasure and the absence of pain. Unhappiness is the pain and the lack of pleasure. Pleasure and freedom from pain are the only desirable things.” Mill ’s view of happiness is hedonistic‚ which suggests that the only good thing in a person is pleasure and the
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Ethical Theories Utilitarianism Utilitarian ethical theories are based on one’s ability to expect the concerns of an deed. Utilitarianism’s creed is that the result of any action takes importance over any type of means‚ this means that Utilitarianisms objective is to help as many individuals as possible even if it were to negatively disturb people along the way so as long as it helped the general populace. Basically‚ it’s the ends that matter not necessarily the means. Rights Rights ethical theory
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Ethic Theories on Gay Marriage Outline 1. Introduction 2. History of Gay Marriage a. First Gays to sue for right to marry b. 1991 Hawaii ban on Gay Marriage c. Vermont’s Stance on Gay Marriage d. Gay Marriage is the responsibility of the states 3. Utilitarian View e. Best for the Majority f. Who is the Majority 4. Relativism g. Cultural views h. Benefits to gay marriage 5. Which Theory do I fit into 6. Conclusion
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Criticisms leveled against Ethical Theories 1. Criticisms leveled against Consequentialism. Consequentialism is based on the consequences of actions. It is sometimes called a teleological theory‚ from the Greek word telos‚ meaning goal. According to consequentialism‚ actions are right or wrong depending on whether their consequences further the goal. The goal (or‚ "the good") can be something like the happiness of all people or the spreading of peace and safety. Anything which contributes to
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organisation’s corporate culture is supposed to be characterised by ethical behaviours for it to make decisions that are more likely to be socially responsible rather than motivated solely by making profits. Organisations that are committed to long term success recognise and realise that creating a culture where ethical behaviours are rewarded and encouraged is the ultimate key to survival and growth. This paper aims at outlining three ethical theories and to evaluate how business ethics have been violated in
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of Teleological Ethics 1. Utilitarianism – Utilitarian moral theory is classical utilitarianism‚ 2. Varieties of ancient Greek virtue ethics – Aristotle Ethics is an Example a. The goal of ethics is to explain how one achieves the good life for human beings. There are only two basic kinds of prescriptive moral theories: teleological theories‚ deontological theories TELEOLOGICAL ETHICAL THEORIES Teleological moral theories locate moral goodness in the consequences of our behavior and not
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fundamental concepts and theories of morals; the history and development of ethical theories; and also the systematic study of right and wrong‚ good and evil. These concepts and theories will then be applied to contemporary managerial dilemmas. Topic 1. Moral Reasoning and Ethical Theory LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this topic‚ you should be able to: 1. Explain the five factors involved in the formation of individual ethics; 2. Explain normative philosophy and ethical relativism; 3.
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Philosophy 121 Ethical Theories of Drug Reform In Popular Culture Rhonda Garcia For many years a hot topic of debate in the United States is whether or not we should legalize drugs. Many feel drug use is immoral‚ while others feel it is their natural right to choose to use drugs or not. I would like to discuss the history of drug reform and the moral perspective of natural law‚ utilitarianism and Kantian ethics over this pertinent issue that we face in the United States today. The first drug
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