Associate Level Material Appendix B Ethical Theories Chart Complete the chart below using information from the weekly readings and additional research if necessary. Include APA formatted in-text citations when applicable and list all references at the bottom of the page. Ethical Theory | | | | | Utilitarianism | Deontological | Virtue ethics | | Definition | The doctrine that utility is the sole standard of morality‚ so that the rectitude of an action is determined by its usefulness
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Ethical Theories- Pros and Cons Katherine Bryson ETH/316 October 15‚ 2012 Mark Cobia Ethical Theories- Pros and Cons The similarities between the virtue theory‚ the utilitarianism theory and deontological theory are that they all support good and responsibility. Virtue theory not only concentrates on how an individual acts but also what a person should strive to be‚ for example a religious figure may personify perfection when in the public when they really should strive for that perfection
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| 1. Identify the best decision using the maximax criterion. Maximax $1‚000‚000 $500‚000 $250‚000 The best decision using the maximax criterion is the large investment of $1‚000‚000 because it has the most payoff. 2. Identify the best decision using the maximin criterion. Min -600‚000 -200‚000 25‚000 The best decision using the maximin criterion is the small investment of $25‚000. 3. Identify the best decision using the equal
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Deontology is the ethical or unethical behavior‚ action‚ or decision is determined not by consequences but by certain duties which are obligations‚ commitments and responsibilities towards the rights of others. It belief that just some things should do or should not do regardless of the consequences. Deontologists typically supplement non-consequentialist obligations with non-consequentialist permissions. (Scheffler 1982) The deontological ethical theory can imply in the Michael C. Woodford who
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essay comparing the similarities and differences between virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics. Include the following in your essay: o A description of the differences in how each theory addresses ethics and morality o A personal experience to explain the relationship between virtue‚ values‚ and moral concepts as they relate to one of the three theories Comparing and contrasting ethical theories helps one to understand ones guidance system which helps or aides
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Explain Kant’s ethical theory’ (25 marks.) Kant’s ethical theory is an absolute and deontological theory. This means that humans are seeking the ultimate end called the supreme good also known as the ‘summon Bonnum’. Kant says that morality is a categorical imperative‚ this is a duty which must always be obeyed in all possible situations. A categorical imperative is what is needed to find what is right or wrong. Kant argued that to act morally is to do one’s duty‚ and one’s duty is to obey the
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Contemporary ethical theory begins with G. E. Moore (1873–1958). Moore opened up new issues for consideration and altered the focus of ethical discussion. Moore believed that the task of the ethical philosopher is to conduct a “general inquiry into what is good.”This seems reasonably straightforward‚ down to earth‚ and useful. If you know what good or goodness is‚ and if you know what things are good‚ then you also know what proper conduct is‚ right? This‚ at any rate‚ is what Moore maintained
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clear. By making this decision and speaking publicly on the topic he was applying the theory of the Judeo-Christian Person as Ends/Agape. This theory says to love your neighbor as you love yourself. The CEO makes it clear that he believes that all of his employees should have equal rights no matter what their sexuality is. This shows that he believes that everyone should be treated as equals. A large part of this theory has to do with love‚ especially human love. The CEO shows his way of thinking has
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Major Ethical Theories • Utilitarianism • Deontological Ethics • Justice & Fairness • Virtue Ethics Utilitarianism ➢ Study ethical behavior in terms of the result or consequences of ethical decisions ➢ Evaluate decisions whether good or bad in term of impact of the decisions ➢ Decision maker must take broad perceptive concerning who‚ in society‚ might be affected by the decision Weaknesses in Utilitarianism ❖ The distribution
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reviews theoretical approaches to ethical decision making‚ ¨A Framework for Ethical Decision Making¨ which describes a model of ethical decision making and ¨The Case of the Sole Remaining Supplier¨ which talk about the heart pacemaker and how is it important and many people agree with it and how each of the board member share different opinions about it. Each one of the articles expresses many different points of views on different situations
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