‘Virtue Theory’. [30 marks] Aristotle’s ‘Virtue Theory’ is an ethical theory that emphasizes on an individual’s character as a key element of ethical thinking, rather than rules about the acts themselves (deontology) or their consequences (consequentialism). Thus making ‘Virtue Ethics’ and deontic ethical theory. Both Elizabeth Anscombe and Alasdair MacIntyre believed that modern ethical studies have lost their ways. The philosophers felt that they were too concerned with normative rules and
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of one's character and the virtues that one's character represents for defining ones ethical behavior. Virtue ethics is one of the three main approaches to normative ethics, often compared to deontology which put emphasis on duty to rules and consequentialism which derives right or wrong from the consequence of ones acts (Wikipedia, 2012). Therefore, virtue theory put emphasis on character, rather than rules or consequences, as the main part of ethical thinking. The difference between these three
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Current Ethical Issues University of Phoenix Ethics in Management PHL/323 June 12, 2011 In today’s society there are many decisions made every day that have an effect on not only a single person but can contribute to decisions and actions that many other people make as well. Many decisions have an ethical standpoint that each person must address to make sure that it is a decision they are ready and willing to make. Each decision needs to incorporate the main issues at hand, who it
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law and egoism are also both deontological. Natural law is good acts that come naturally to... Teleology does not focus on actions themselves or how closely they adhere to a system of rules. Teleological ethics, which is mostly referred to as consequentialism, is concerned with the end effect. The essence of all forms of teleological ethics is best stated by the founder of Utilitarianism, Jeremy Bentham: "the greatest good for the greatest number." Accordingly, the impact of society as a whole is
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Over decades, ethical dilemmas like The Trolley or The Transplant have been discussed in great details by philosophers. Different schools of thoughts offer various arguments to whether it is morally right or wrong to kill or let die. In the example of the Transplant whereby a doctor has to choose to kill one healthy person to save five sick patients or let the five die, it is morally impermissible to kill the one person. According to Utilitarianism, an action is ethical if it maximizes the happiness
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Evaluation of a Business Code of Ethics, The Hershey’s Company PHL/323 Mission Statement Hershey’s Mission Statement noted here, (Social- Responsibility/Marketplace) “Bringing sweet moments of Hershey happiness to the world every day,” Provides the focus
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actions. According to Kant, the principles by which actions are judged right or wrong can be determined by reason, and the individual has a duty to act in accordance with these principles. * According to Kant there are several problems with consequentialism * According to the consequentialist, no act (no matter how evil or cruel) is right or wrong in itself * If we are already inclined to do an act because we naturally seek to produce good consequences (e.g., pleasure, happiness)
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focuses more on doing the right thing, yes we know that lying or cheating is wrong however the consequences are not important. Consequences are what allow and help us realize what is morally wrong. When it comes to Utilitarianism (also called consequentialism) is a moral theory developed and refined in the modern world in the writings of Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) and John Stuart Mill (1806-1873). (Moreland, 2009) A utilitarian believes that there is no rule or moral act that can be looked at as right
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more)utilitarianism | C | If a Marines always follows orders, he will become a great leader. | Goal-based Ethics | There is an intricate design to the universe, and their goal is to achieve the most perfect society possible. | telelogical, (add more)Consequentialism,utilitarianism | B | Becoming a colonael in the Marines. | Rights-based Ethics | Certain things are acceptable in a community because most people in the community agree the behavior is acceptable. | justice, equality, (add
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field is whether actions are to be judged right or wrong based on their consequences or based on their conformity to some moral rule, such as “Do not tell a lie.” Theories that adopt the former basis of judgment are called consequentialist (see consequentialism); those that adopt the latter are known as deontological (see deontological ethics). Metaethics is concerned with the nature of ethical judgments and theories. Since the beginning of the 20th century, much work in metaethics has focused on the
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