Chapter 1. In Jeremy Betham and john Stuart Mill’s theory of Utilitarianism‚ I as a member of the board would ask‚ if the good outweighs the bad. I personally think in any situation‚ even if the good does outweigh the bad‚ all efforts should focus on having all good intentions. (2012) eguide LS312 Chapter 1. If I as a board member used John Rawls theory of justice I would worry about each individual’s rights. The utilitarianism theory would recommend one person losing their job in order to
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1/16/2013 Law and Psychology Differing Assumptions Law rational man free will hedonistic underpinning moral underpinning The law presumes people are rational. Hedonism - maximize pleasure‚ avoid pain Some Major Thinkers Locke “Good and evil‚ reward and punishment‚ are the only motives to a rational creature: these are the spur and reins whereby all mankind are set on work‚ and guided.” Bentham Principle of utility‚ which approves of an action in o far as an action has an overall
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following ethical frameworks: (a) Categorical Imperative; (b) Rule Utilitarian; (c) Veil of Ignorance; and (d) Act Utilitarianism. * Categorical Imperative: If you have a contract with another party‚ fulfill this contract. No matter what. Especially if the other party is counting on you‚ because they should go bankrupt. Humanity: Fulfill your contract‚ moral duty. * Rule Utilitarianism: Follow through with your contract. Don’t abandon people/companies with who you have agreed to help/work with
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where cannibalism is still practiced and is morally accepted. To talk about how John Stuart Mills would feel about cannibalism we must first talk about his ideology and the meaning behind Utilitarianism. Utilitarianism was founded by Jeremy Bentham then later taught by John Stuart Mills. The idea of Utilitarianism is simple enough yet complex at the same time. Utilitarianists believe that the only intrinsically good thing in the world is pleasure and the only intrinsically bad thing is pain. So‚ the
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What is good decision making? A. It should be Ethical 1. Utilitarian criterion—decisions are made solely on the basis of their outcomes or consequences. The goal of utilitarianism is to provide the greatest good for the greatest number. This view tends to dominate business decision making. 2. Focus on rights—calls on individuals to make decisions consistent with fundamental liberties and privileges. • An emphasis on rights means respecting and protecting the basic rights of individuals‚ such
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Ethical statements could be said to be no more than expressions of emotion depending on whether you take a cognitive approach to meta-ethics or a non-cognitive approach‚ and which branch of that approach you believe in. Ayer was an emotivist and therefore took the non-cognitive approach to meta-ethics. He believed that ethical language is subjective and not objective. He said that ethical statements are merely expressions of liking or disliking a certain action‚ so if you say that ‘Murder is wrong’
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The wolf of Wall Street The background of the story The film is talking about Jordan Belfort (Leonard DiCaprio starred) ran a stock brokerage firm called Stratton Oakmont that defrauded investors in 90s‚ this is one of the most famous business fraud scandals in wall street and he is known as “Wolf of Wall Street”. The company running the business by buying penny stocks with some secrets accounts‚ they hired salesmen to do the cold calls and persuaded them to buy their stocks that could make many
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Analyze the case using at least two of the objective ethical theories (Act Utilitarianism‚ Rule Utilitarianism‚ Kantianism‚ Social Contract Theory/Rawls’ Principles of Justice‚ and Virtue Theory). ANS: Kantianism is the ethical theory which explains how one should always focus on his/her duty rather than the end result. According to a Kantian
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In this essay I argue that the moral theory consequentialism is a far better solution to the case with ‘Jim and the Indians’ rather than the deontology. I shall begin by describing the case of ‘Jim and the Indians’ and will then continue by briefly defining each moral theory that can be used in this philosophical question. Throughout my essay I shall argue on why consequentialism is far superior to deontology in the difficult decisions that Jim will face. Jim has found himself in quite the predicament
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literally refers to married persons having sexual intercourse with someone other than their lawful spouse. Adultery is hurtful and affects psychologically‚ spiritually and emotionally. Philosophers who teach an ethical theories of conduct named utilitarianism‚ state that hurting people is wrong‚ period. In this essay I will discuss why should there be a law against adultery. When two people walk down the aisle and promise to love one another ‘till death do us part’ they are stating that they will never
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