deontological vs. utilitarian ethics Kant believed that morality is dependent upon reason‚ that to act rationally was the same as acting morally. He placed a high value upon duty in determining the moral worth of an action. Kant’s deontological ethics is essentially an ethics of duty or obligation. As such‚ he claims that the moral worth of an action depends solely on whether or not it was done exclusively from a sense of duty. If an act is done simply because one is so inclined‚ the act has no
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COMPARE UTILITARIAN AND DEONTOLOGICAL THEORIES Utilitarianism is the idea that the moral worth of an action is determined by its usefulness. In maximizing utility and minimizing negative utility‚ in short it can be defined as pleasure minus pain. Deontology means duty or obligation. This theory was founded by a German philosopher‚ Immanuel Kant (1724-1804). According to Kant‚ it is the only way of making moral decisions. Another definition for deontology is that it is an approach to the justification
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The issue of abortion is one that has been at the recent forefront of many political discussions in the United States and around the world. There are people spread across both sides of the argument whose opinions vary in intensity and depend on different sources of information to back up their points of view. For the purpose of this paper‚ abortion will be defined as the deliberate termination of human pregnancy. It is my opinion that abortion‚ completed early enough in a pregnancy‚ is not an unethical
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judgments should be based on reason rather than a belief or feeling in the pursuit of knowledge. Ethical judgments stem from two basic systems: utilitarian and deontological ethics. Utilitarian ethics implies that no moral act is right or wrong. Rather‚ the consequences that are associated with the act are the basis on which it could be considered good
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anal and oral sex was passed‚ that the gay ban began. Under President Ronald Reagan‚ the gay ban was more stringently enforced. In the 1990s‚ amidst vicious opposition to repeal the ban‚ President Bill Clinton enacted the compromise “Don’t Ask‚ Don’t Tell‚ Don’t Pursue‚ Don’t Harass” policy that provides for "Sexual orientation [not to] be a bar to service unless manifested by homosexual conduct" (qtd. in "Don ’t Ask”). While it is true that the institution of the military is largely based on fraternal
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Ramona D. Jones Utilitarian and Deontological Theory Drug Testing ETH 501 TUI University Abstract Drug testing is becoming a standard practice is the workplace. Companies are finding that by conducting random drug testing of their employees it amounts to huge long term savings for the company. There are several benefits for companies that conduct drug testing. Companies have a legal obligation to ensure a safe work environment to all employees‚ and implementation of drug testing assures
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Political Science 103 May 2012 Don’t Ask Don’t Tell With the eradication of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy‚ how does one benefit even if they have the choice not to expose their sexuality? The policy prohibited military personnel from discriminating against or harassing closeted homosexual or bisexual service members or applicants‚ while barring openly gay‚ lesbian‚ or bisexual persons from military service. To avoid being barred or harassed from the military because of sexuality‚ exposing
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Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy Rachael Neff General purpose: To inform Specific purpose: To inform my audience of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy and give a brief history of events. Central idea: According to my class survey the majority had little or no knowledge of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy‚ so I am going to explain how it came to be. Introduction I.Fundamental beliefs A.Military Service Workers 1.Honorable 2.Courageous B. Service Members Turned Away 1.Openly gay 2.Ended careers
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Legal Ethics from Deontological‚ Utilitarian and Casuistry Perspectives | | | | | | Deontological ethics are concerned with the intent of an action without regard to the outcome‚ while utilitarian ethics are concerned only with the consequences of the action. Some argue that the legal code of ethics is derived from a utilitarian theory‚ while others argue that it is derived from deontological theory. As deontological ethics are the polar opposite of utilitarian ethics‚ it should
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Repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell The Don’t Ask Don’t tell act which prevented openly gay and lesbians from serving in the United States Armed forces was placed into law on December 21st‚ 1993. It states that the military cannot discriminate against any gay‚ lesbian or bisexual person as long as they are discreet about their sexuality. They believed that any persons showing or acting in homosexual behavior would go against strict military moral codes and policy. However on September 20th‚ 2011 the
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