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end in itself. He also argues that when pleasure is added to any good, it makes it better. For example, to just temperate actions makes it worthy of choice, and that it is only by itself that good can be increased (1172b,23). Plato rejects his theory and he says the pleasant life is more desirable with intelligence than pleasant life without intelligence. If by a mixture of the product is better. Therefore, it cannot be good and good is not going to be more pleasing if anything else is added
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charities, particularly those who feed and clothe the less fortunate and those who provide disasters relief, are often based upon a form of the Golden Rule. 2. The following statements about virtue were made by noted philosopher/writers. (a) MacIntyre in his account of Aristotelian virtue states that integrity is the one trait of character that encompasses all the others. How does integrity relate to, as MacIntrye
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charities, particularly those who feed and clothe the less fortunate and those who provide disasters relief, are often based upon a form of the Golden Rule. 2. The following statements about virtue were made by noted philosopher/writers. (a) MacIntyre in his account of Aristotelian virtue states that integrity is the one trait of character that encompasses all the others. How does integrity relate to, as MacIntrye
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the contraceptives mandate for corporation with religious owners and ever since Hobby Lobby is no longer required to provide contraceptive coverage for its employees. When applying the Utilitarian Theory, people should consider the consequence of any action and examine it outcome. Utilitarian theory states that an action is ethical only if no other available action creates greater total net utility. Happiness is the ultimate end and should be maximized while pain should be minimized. In the Hobby
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because he wants to keep his job and continue paying for his son’s treatment in the private hospital. QUESTION 3 Answer: How Rob resolve his dilemma depends on what greatest good is in his mind. As stated by utilitarianism, people who use this theory seek the greatest good. If he thinks his job and his family are the greatest good, he may use the leftover reinforcing steel in order to keep job and earn more money for his family. Therefore, Rob and his family may also be happy. However, Sam and
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of Socrates' conception of justice with reference to his city-soul analogy. Glaucon claims, on behalf of the average Athenian, that justice is purely a social construction, valued by the masses in view of obtaining a good reputation for justice and virtue(358a). He claims that goods are of three kinds: (1)Goods valued only for what they are and not for their consequences, (2)goods valued for what they are and for their consequences, and (3) goods valued only for their consequences(357b-d). After the
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You have to have the right combination of analyzed parts to form a theory. The last step is to evaluate and by evaluating you are allowing to your work to be judged by your peers and yourself. My ethical lens blind spot is unrealistic role expectations. It means that I rely strongly on virtues associated with all the various roles, all while running the risk of unrealistic role expectations. I also rely to much on the virtues associated with particular roles. All while forgetting that individuals
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------------------------------------------------- University Of Phoenix Faculty Material ETHICS THEORIES TABLE Directions: Fill in the brief definitions and sub-theories of each ethical theory, and match the real-world examples listed below the table to the corresponding theories. Finally, come up with your own workplace example that fits each theory. Ethical Theory | Brief Definition | Sub-theories | Real-world Example | Workplace Example | Duty-based Ethics | A moral obligation or commitment
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circumstances. His argument for defense is good will is irreducible source of moral value as stated in the text. Virtue ethics give emphasis to one’s disposition of self morals. The text describes a “virtuous character” to state that people achieve their moral base through making moral choices in time as our daily lives advance. The text refers that acting natural expressing moral principles is virtue ethics or a virtuous character. Utilitarianism vs. Kantianism is complete opposites. Kant is more believe
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