UNV 100
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
Is best known consequentialist theory.
-The definition of Utilitarianism is ethical doctrine of greatest good-ethical doctrine that greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the criterion of the virtue of action.
The definition of deontological is that of relating to moral theories. It also relates to the philosophical theories that states moral content of an action is not wholly dependent on its consequences.
The definition of virtue ethics is that it takes on an approach that focusses more on the integrity of the moral actor than the moral act itself.
Ethical thinker associated with theory
19th Century Henry Sidgwick
Emmanuel Kant
Aristotle
Decision-making process
-Would approach an ethical dilemma by systematically identifying the stakeholders in a particular situation as well as the alternative actions and their consequences (harms and/or benefits) for each.
- The approach is by the thought of how one individuals actions can have a negative or positive impact on a large group.
The decision making is typically based on an individual that does their assigned duties that makes them appear virtuous and not moral. Also tends to complete the tasks in order to avoid negativities.
The process is where an individual acquires good habits in their character.
Workplace example
- Susie is aware that the company is being sold. Her friend keeps asking if the rumors are true. An utilitarian generally would make the decision not to confide in her friend as it may have a negative impact for more than just her friend.
The ethical theory is if you wake up and do not want to
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
Is best known consequentialist theory.
-The definition of Utilitarianism is ethical doctrine of greatest good-ethical doctrine that greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the criterion of the virtue of action.
The definition of deontological is that of relating to moral theories. It also relates to the philosophical theories that states moral content of an action is not wholly dependent on its consequences.
The definition of virtue ethics is that it takes on an approach that focusses more on the integrity of the moral actor than the moral act itself.
Ethical thinker associated with theory
19th Century Henry Sidgwick
Emmanuel Kant
Aristotle
Decision-making process
-Would approach an ethical dilemma by systematically identifying the stakeholders in a particular situation as well as the alternative actions and their consequences (harms and/or benefits) for each.
- The approach is by the thought of how one individuals actions can have a negative or positive impact on a large group.
The decision making is typically based on an individual that does their assigned duties that makes them appear virtuous and not moral. Also tends to complete the tasks in order to avoid negativities.
The process is where an individual acquires good habits in their character.
Workplace example
- Susie is aware that the company is being sold. Her friend keeps asking if the rumors are true. An utilitarian generally would make the decision not to confide in her friend as it may have a negative impact for more than just her friend.
The ethical theory is if you wake up and do not want to